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The Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing presents essential material from the full Broadview Guide to Writing. Included are key grammatical points, a glossary of usage, advice on various forms of academic writing, coverage of punctuation and writing mechanics, and helpful advice on how to research academic papers. MLA, APA, and Chicago styles of citation and documentation are covered, and each has been revised to include the latest updates. A companion website provides a wealth of interactive exercises, information on the CSE style of citation and documentation, and much more.

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The Broadview Guide remains the most readable writing guide available-at any price. It's the only usage guide I've ever actually read for fun. Moreover, it's sensible, and it's complete. The authors assume nothing, but they don't condescend. The new chapter on visual literacy is also good-an interesting group of paintings and photographs along with a set of clear, concrete ways to 'read' them. - Jacky Bolding, University of the Fraser Valley an excellent choice. The expanded coverage of the sixth edition [makes] this not only a comprehensive writing guide, but also a valuable introduction to communication and critical thinking in today's academic world. I will be recommending this text to students at all levels. - Maria DiCenzo, Wilfrid Laurier University [The] reference sections on grammar and usage cover everything I would ever point out in student writing. The section on MLA style covers pretty much everything anyone needs to know about how to deploy this system of documentation. The sections on academic writing are [also] very good. - Bruce Greenfield, Dalhousie University In a market replete with writing guides, this practical book stands out. The [Broadview] Guide re-energizes this pedagogical field by providing clear and concise explanations supported by examples. - Anne Quema, Acadia University [The new] section on how language both reflects and shapes reality is thought-provoking and sensitive. Overall, the book is comprehensive, balanced, and engaging. I enjoyed reading it, and I rarely say that about handbooks and guides to writing. I'm sure students will find this book helpful and inspiring. - Candace Fertile, Camosun College

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Doug Babington, an Emeritus Professor in the English Department at Queen's University, was for many years Director of the Writing Centre there. Don LePan's other books include The Broadview Pocket Glossary of Literary Terms, How to Be Good With Words, and two novels, Animals and Rising Stories. Maureen Okun is a professor in both the English and the Liberal Studies Departments at Vancouver Island University; her books include Sir Thomas Malory: Le Morte Darthur: Selections and The Broadview Pocket Guide to Citation and Documentation. Nora Ruddock is a Developmental Editor at Broadview Press and co-author of The Broadview Pocket Guide to Citation and Documentation 2e.

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