Title: The Brief Cengage Handbook (with 2016 MLA Update Card) (The Cengage Handbook Series) – 8th Edition
Authors: Laurie G. Kirszner, Stephen R. Mandell
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Description:
“The Brief Cengage Handbook” is a comprehensive guide to academic writing and research, designed to help students navigate the complexities of the writing process. In its 8th edition, authored by Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell, this handbook includes an update card for the 2016 MLA guidelines, ensuring compliance with the latest standards.
Covering essential topics such as rhetorical strategies, research techniques, documentation styles, and grammar rules, this edition offers clear and practical advice for effective communication. It provides step-by-step guidance on every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to revising drafts, and offers tips for overcoming common writing challenges.
With its user-friendly format, accessible language, and extensive examples, “The Brief Cengage Handbook” serves as a valuable resource for students across disciplines. It includes numerous writing models, exercises, and annotated sample papers to reinforce learning and facilitate skill development.
Whether used in composition courses or as a reference for independent study, this edition of “The Brief Cengage Handbook” equips students with the tools and techniques needed to succeed in academic writing and beyond.