Key Title: Key's For Writers 5th Edition

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Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
Our Price: $33.99

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Key's For Writers 5th Edition by Houghton Mifflin Company

Great handbook for writing

This manual is great for any piece of writing. It is very helpful even when editing or proofreading. You won't regret having bought this book.
Key's For Writers 5th Edition by Houghton Mifflin Company

good for school

My daughter used the 4th edition in high school English class and loved it so much that she wanted the next version for college. It seems easy to use and a good reference.
Key's For Writers 5th Edition by Houghton Mifflin Company

HORRAY!

I purchased this book for an English course three years ago. Unfortunately, sometime in the last year or so, I lost it. I actually had to buy it again because I keep going to the bookshelf to reference it, and then remember it's not there. This book is just as useful in my everyday life as it once was in college. You probably need it too.
Key's For Writers 5th Edition by Houghton Mifflin Company

A Must Reference

This book (or something like it) is a must for an author's reference library.

It talks about the writing process: how to get started, writing drafts, editing. It talks about structuring sentences, punctuation, mechanics, etc.

It's got red tab dividers, so you can easily consult the book.

A good handbook to have.
Key's For Writers 5th Edition by Houghton Mifflin Company

keys for writers

great book to use throughout life not just in the class room for becoming a good writer
Key's For Writers 5th Edition by Houghton Mifflin Company

Product Description

Keys for Writers is the most accessible, user-friendly handbook in the tabbed, comb-bound market. With a simple tabbing system (five red tabs for the writing process and research, and five gold tabs for sentence-level lessons), thorough and concise coverage of grammar, and an easy-to-read format, Keys for Writers is a valuable resource to students in all disciplines throughout their college careers.

The Fifth Edition features enhanced discussion of plagiarism (and how to avoid it), expanded argument coverage, a full literature paper, two-page "Source Shots" that visually demonstrate to students where to find citation information in different kinds of publications, and even more discussion of evaluating online sources and writing in and for online environments.

An emphasis on critical reading and critical thinking appears throughout discussions of the writing process, argument, and research. Superior coverage of style includes the popular "5 C's of Style"—Cut, Check for Action, Connect, Commit, and Choose the Best Words—which helps students submit their best work.

  • Critical reading and critical thinking features help students through the writing process, argument, and research.
  • Thoroughly updated research chapters include a major new section devoted to avoiding plagiarism and new Source Shots that demonstrate visually where to find citation information in different kinds of sources, such as online databases.
  • Superior ESL coverage takes a "difference, not deficit" approach. The text integrates Language and Culture boxes, new Editing Guides to Multilingual Transfer Errors and Vernacular Englishes, and ESL Notes.
  • New! A full student argument paper, and sample APA and Chicago Manual of Style papers serve as attainable models for student work.
  • Key Points boxes; clear, two-part organization; laminated tabs; and color-coding make information accessible and easy to review.
  • To support users of Keys for Writers, the content-rich WriteSpace online writing program offers a wealth of interactive teaching and learning aids, including a new assessment resource and peer/instructor review tools. Additional features promote visual literacy, collaboration, and plagiarism prevention.

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