The Scott Foresman Handbook for Writers, 7th Edition

by Maxine E. Hairston

"What did you write today?" "What will you write tomorrow?" The Scott Foresman Handbook for Writers, Seventh Edition, is the only handbook proven to prepare you completely for writing in the classroom and beyond. Known for its accessible style and innovation, the new edition of The Scott Foresman Handbook continues the tradition with My Handbook. This groundbreaking service allows you to personalize the online edition of The Scott Foresman Handbook to meet your needs. In addition, it offers instant access to the entire Scott Foresman Handbook, diagnostic tests, interactive wercises, and more. Click on www.prenhall.com/hairston/, and use your access code packaged free with new copy purchase of The Scott Foresman Handbook, Seventh Edition.

Genres: Reference, Writing, Nonfiction, Textbooks

1010 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[c. biscuit-muncher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wasn't what I was looking for initially. I was hoping for a guidebook for creative writing and editing, and while it provides more instructions as to how to plan/write/edit a research paper, I still benefitted quite a lot from it. This book sheds light on the standard process of writing--whether it's a book or a thesis--from brainstorming to incubating your work to the final fine-tuning. It also points out all the minor grammar, punctuation, spelling errors one often makes and how to spot them.
There are chapters that I simply skipped because they’re not for me, but I took what I needed from this book and it helped me a lot with writing in general.

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Textbook, No Comment.

[Andrew Volpe]

1996 edition

Reference book for College classes

[Ron Fitzwater · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still useful to me as a writer. A good tool to keep on the shelf.