Rules for Writers

by Nancy Sommers and Diana Hacker

Book Overview

Rules for Writers supports students from a wide range of backgrounds with accessible explanations, step-by-step advice, class-tested examples, and opportunities to practice and build their writing,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312647360
• ISBN13: 9780312647360
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Bedford Books
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

A rule of thumb

A formidable book aimed at helping young students to master the rules and syntax of the English grammar.

School Books

Good book for rules on writing. Excellent for anyone in any kind of writing class, or if you just want the rules on writing.

Rules For Writers

Comprehensive grammar book. Great sections on APA and MLA format writing.

The best writing reference I've found for the SAT Writing Section

I'm an SAT tutor, and I haven't been thrilled with many of the grammar/usage/writing SAT books on the market. They usually do a decent job on a few topics but not all topics. I'm getting this book for every one of my students (and my own son) because it will not only help them with the SAT writing section but it serves as the best ongoing reference for their use in school. I haven't tried the CD-ROM yet (sold separately) but it has over 1000 practice exercises.

Some things get even better with time

When I was a freshman in college (circa 1979), the official reference book for my honors English Comp class was "Rules for Writers, 2nd ed." And I still have that book on my bookshelf. When I discovered the book was still in publication and in its 5th edition (spiral-bound and fully updated to include the technology issues writers face), I had to have it. No matter how much you THINK you know about the rules of writing, grammar and punctuation, there's always something else you can learn. This book can benefit you whether you are a professional writer, a student, a business person, or someone for whom English is your second language and you want to improve your writing skills. Well-organized and indexed, with easy-to-understand examples, this little book seems to have it all. Add it to your reference library! Some things really are almost timeless.