The Scott, Foresman handbook for writers /

Hairston, Maxine

The Scott, Foresman handbook for writers / Maxine Hairston and John J. Ruszkiewicz. - New York : HarperCollins Publishers, c1988 - xxxii, 813 pages ; 16 cm.

Includes index.

Part I. The writing process -- Part II. Style -- Part III. Grammar and usage -- Part IV. Research guide -- Part V. Special assignments -- Part VI. Reference guide.

Handbooks today tend to teach grammar less formally and to be less preachy about style and usage than their predecessors.

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