A Writer's Reference

This handbook is helpful if you don't need a lot of direction with writing style. It is very organized, with easy-to-find topics. The companion website is very handy for more detailed info if you need it. I definitely recommend the book for those who need a brush-up on how to write research articles.

I like the book it is a great reference tool when you are using MLA, APA style formatting.

I am a consultant teacher for high school English students and spend a great deal of time evaluating expository writing. Diana Hacker's text is the best resource I have ever used for advising students in composing and revising their work. It is well organized and color indexed so that the reader can look up a topic easily. In addition, there is a companion web site that offers exercises, examples, links library, and more. A teacher can register with the instructor site,have students work the exercises, and have the answers sent to his/her e-mail address. Highly recommended!

I would highly recommend this book to any person who is not skilled in writing. The book gives you an ideal of how to start your way in writing a report or a class paper regarding a topic. I could not think of any other books in the market that is simular to this one. There maybe others but the author in my opinion tells and explains very clearly what steps to take before you begin to write.

Did not use it alot for the class I brought it for but will turn out to be a great reference for future writing.