Quick Access, Reference for Writers [with MyCompLab & eText Access Code]

by Lynn Quitman Troyka, Douglas Hesse

Now in its fifth edition, Quick Access is written by trusted authors Lynn Troyka and Doug Hesse. Quick Access is a brief, spiral-bound, tabbed (12 tabs) handbook, published in full color. Quick Access is also accompanied by a valuable supplements and media package, including an interactive eBook, a personal writing plan, tutoring, and tools on the Web.
The Troyka/Hesse family of handbooks provides the most balanced coverage of writing process, grammar, research, and topics important to today's writers. Both respected teachers and authors, Troyka and Hesse give practical advice to writers about the writing they will do in composition courses, in other classes, and in the world beyond.
Will answer any questions a writer has about grammar, the writing process, or research. The writing process, critical thinking, argumentative writing, style, grammar, mechanics, usage, the research process, how to document sources. Anyone who wants a reliable writing reference book.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Textbooks

555 pages, Spiral-bound

First published December 12, 1931

Reviews

[Dot · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the title states, this is a quick access reference book. It is easy to navigate and clearly written.

[Jeffrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Other than the Everyday Writer by St. Martin's press, none of these handbooks stand out from the others. They're kind of like soda or beer, even. Can't taste much of a difference without a lot of concentration. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, was that McGraw-Hill or Pearson? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm . . . But when in doubt, go with St. Martin's. I think they are a little more adventerous. More fun. And heaven knows we need as much of that as we can get. "OK, kids, let's get back in the pool."

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a book I had to use to teach a beginning writing class. It was fine, but not one of Troyka's best.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

April 2009 - Quick Access is a helpful tool for all writers. I have a copy.