Writing English
The Canadian Handbook
Published on 7. July 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-19-544658-6 (ISBN)
Description
Crafting a piece of writing, for any variety of rhetorical purposes, requires a fundamental understanding of English. Offering unparalleled guidance to the intricacies of the language, Writing English: The Canadian Handbook is an essential tool for writers, students, business people, and anyone who works with the written word in Canada.
In a single volume, this guidebook explains basic rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style; how to write comprehensive sentences and organize paragraphs; how to document your work and avoid plagiarism; and much more. The first chapters offer a detailed overview of the conventions of language and parts of speech, giving readers a strong foundation on which to build. Particularly useful is a section devoted to persuasive writing, including advice on developing an argument and using logical reasoning.
Filled with numerous Canadian examples to illuminate and clarify, Writing English: The Canadian Handbook is the ultimate authority on Canadian English from the country's reference publisher.
In a single volume, this guidebook explains basic rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style; how to write comprehensive sentences and organize paragraphs; how to document your work and avoid plagiarism; and much more. The first chapters offer a detailed overview of the conventions of language and parts of speech, giving readers a strong foundation on which to build. Particularly useful is a section devoted to persuasive writing, including advice on developing an argument and using logical reasoning.
Filled with numerous Canadian examples to illuminate and clarify, Writing English: The Canadian Handbook is the ultimate authority on Canadian English from the country's reference publisher.
Reviews / Votes
"While comprehensive, Writing English provides advice for a wide array of writers that is flexible and alert to context."--Margery Fee, author of the Guide to Canadian English Usage
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-544658-6 (9780195446586)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
The late William E. Messenger and Jan de Bruyn were contributing authors to the The Canadian Writer's Handbook, First Edition. Judy Brown is Senior Instructor, English Department, University of British Columbia. Ramona Montagnes is Director, UBC Writing Centre, English Department, University of British Columbia.
Author
, Canada
Emeritus ProfessorEmeritus Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada
Senior Instructor, English DepartmentSenior Instructor, English Department, University of British Columbia, Canada
Director, UBC Writing Centre, English DepartmentDirector, UBC Writing Centre, English Department, University of British Columbia, Canada
Content
Preface ; 1. Understanding Sentences ; 2. Parts of Speech ; 3. Writing Strong Sentences ; 4. Punctuation ; 5. Mechanics and Spelling ; 6. Diction ; 7. Principles of Composition ; 8. Research and Writing ; Appendix A: Reference Sources ; Index