Description
Book SynopsisCrafting a piece of writing, for any variety of rhetorical purposes, requires a fundamental understanding of English. Offering unparalleled guidance to the intricacies of the language, Writing English: The Canadian Handbook is an essential tool for writers, students, business people, and anyone who works with the written word in Canada.In a single volume, this guidebook explains basic rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style; how to write comprehensive sentences and organize paragraphs; how to document your work and avoid plagiarism; and much more. The first chapters offer a detailed overview of the conventions of language and parts of speech, giving readers a strong foundation on which to build. Particularly useful is a section devoted to persuasive writing, including advice on developing an argument and using logical reasoning. Filled with numerous Canadian examples to illuminate and clarify, Writing English: The Canadian Handbook is the ultimate authority on Canadian English from the country''s reference publisher.
Trade Review"While comprehensive, Writing English provides advice for a wide array of writers that is flexible and alert to context." --Margery Fee, author of the Guide to Canadian English Usage
Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Understanding Sentences ; 2. Parts of Speech ; 3. Writing Strong Sentences ; 4. Punctuation ; 5. Mechanics and Spelling ; 6. Diction ; 7. Principles of Composition ; 8. Research and Writing ; Appendix A: Reference Sources ; Index
