The Blair Handbook

This comprehensive and easy to use handbook demystifies the writing process, and guides beginning writers through the logical steps of inventing, drafting, researching, revising, and editing.While clearly defining the concept of effective writing, it provides practical advice on editing strategies, and language conventions such as grammar, usage, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation. A focus on finding, evaluating, using, and documenting research materials on the Internet, as well as in the library and field, complete this reference guide.