The Bedford Handbook

Name: The Bedford Handbook
Brand: Macmillan Education Australia
SKU: 9781319322229
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By Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers

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The Bedford Handbook by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping students improve their writing skills. This resource offers detailed advice on grammar, style, punctuation, and research, along with practical examples and exercises. It's widely used in academic settings to support learners in producing clear and effective written work.
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You might enjoy this book if you are keen on enhancing your writing skills, as it offers comprehensive guidance on grammar, style, and citation. It's a valuable resource for both students and professionals who aim to improve their writing and understanding of the writing process in the arts and culture realm.

This edition of The Bedford Handbook has everything your students need to become stronger writers—in a briefer book. This reimagined Bedford Handbook takes a fresh “essentials” approach to the familiar coverage of writing, research, style, and grammar that The Bedford Handbook has always had.

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This edition of The Bedford Handbook has everything your students need to become stronger writers—in a briefer book. This reimagined Bedford Handbook takes a fresh “essentials” approach to the familiar coverage of writing, research, style, and grammar that The Bedford Handbook has always had.

The result is a handbook that’s equal parts approachable and comprehensive. Students will quickly find answers in the book’s direct explanations and step-by-step instruction. They’ll get the practice and guidance they need with exercises, how-to guides, model papers, and class-tested examples.

The advice you trust from Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers is here. It all comes in a book that’s easier to carry and easier to use.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Bedford Handbook is praised for its comprehensive coverage and suitability for a variety of writing situations, making it an excellent resource for students. Instructors appreciate its ability to target essential material, aiding in efficient classroom instruction. It is regarded as a comprehensive text that leaves no gaps when compared to other handbooks.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781319322229

Publisher: Macmillan Learning

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Bedford/Saint Martin's

Edition: 11st ed. 2020

Illustration: 544 p.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 544

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Arts & Culture Diana Hacker Education & Reference Nancy Sommers Non-Fiction

About the Author

Diana Hacker personally class-tested her handbooks with nearly four thousand students over thirty-five years at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland, where she was a member of the English faculty.
Nancy Sommers, who has taught composition and directed composition programs for thirty years, now teaches in Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. She led Harvard’s Expository Writing Program for twenty years, directing the first-year writing program and establishing Harvard’s WAC program. A two-time Braddock Award winner, Sommers is well known for her research and publications on student writing.

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