An indispensable guide for students in any discipline, the original volume of the bestselling Making Sense series offers a comprehensive overview of the general principles of style, grammar, and usage, while covering issues such as how to conduct academic research, how to write essays, and how to document sources.
         

• Up-to-date, detailed information ensures students are well-equipped with the knowledge they will need to communicate successfully.
• A rich variety of examples helps students overcome common pitfalls in grammar, style, punctuation, and usage.
• A concise, student-friendly approach allows readers to use this book either as a quick and casual reference or as a text that can easily be read from cover to cover.
• A checklist for written assignments on the inside front cover offers a brief overview of key points to consider, encouraging students to submit only their most polished work.
• A list of symbols for common errors found on the inside back cover helps students understand marking symbols and abbreviations that may appear on their work.

    
New to this Edition

• Up-to-date documentation guidelines include the latest guidelines for MLA, APA, CMS, and CSE style.
• Updated and added coverage of key topics, including technology, internet citations, criteria for website evaluation, internet resources, and social media, as well as a new section on infographics.
• Updated references and examples throughout ensure students have the most current resource available.

   
Readership : University and college students at all levels.