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A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings
by Stephen W. Wilhoit
ISBN: 0205188605
ISBN-13: 9780205188604
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published date: 1997
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Pages: 249
Publisher's Notes
This book illustrates to readers how to read books critically, quote and paraphrase material, summarize, respond to, critique, and synthesize readings, avoid plagiarism, document essays, and keep a writing journal. MLA, APA, and CBE styles of documentation are covered, including numerous sample reference citations for each stylebook. In addition, readings range from AIDS to the environment, giving the book relevance in a variety of areas.
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A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings
Stephen W. Wilhoit
Prentice Hall. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings
Stephen W. Wilhoit
Prentice Hall, 1996-11-04. Paperback. Good. We suggest the use of priority shipping, where available. Media mail can take up to three weeks for delivery. We ship every business day. Used books may not contain original publisher materials, ie cd and infotrak ( more information) Offered by textbook recycle (United States)
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A Brief Guide To Writing From Readings - First Edition
Wilhoit, Stephen W
Boston MA: An Allyn & Bacon Inc Publication, 1997. The nearly pristine textblock of this good-looking carefully studied and backpacked large softcover first edition/first printing is clean, tight, square, carries no highlighting, underlining or marginalia, and shows only mild corner fanning and the faintest environmental aging. The primarily purple pictorial covers are clean, bright and show only moderate finish rubbing, minor edge bumping, and modest corner blunting.. First Edition/First Printing. Large Octavo Softcover. Very Good/Issued Without a Dustjacket. 6" x 9". 249 Numbered Pages. ( more information) Offered by The Book Shop (United States)
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A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings
Wilhoit, Stephen W
Allyn & Bacon, 1997. Very-good+, clean copy. 249 pages. NO writing, marks or tears. Tight spine - Bright pages. NO remainder marks or price clippings. A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings teaches readers to write the most common college-level papers: source-based essays that summarize, analyze, critique, and synthesize. This guide teaches how to read critically, quote and paraphrase material, summarize, respond to, critique, and synthesize readings, avoid plagiarism, document essays, and keep a writing journal. A Brief Guide is a valuable teaching and reference tool that students of many disciplines will find useful for both class work and for independent use. For anyone who needs to write at the college level. . Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Ginny6 Books (United States)
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A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings
Wilhoit, Stephen W
Prentice Hall. PAPERBACK. 0205188605 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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