ENG 0006: Introductory English for College Students

Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Guides

Fiske, R.H. (1996). Dictionary of concise writing. Cincinnati, Ohio: Writer's Digest Books.
Part One demonstrates how to identify and correct wordiness. Part Two contains several thousand wordy phrases followed by concise alternative expressions.
Reference PE1460.F47 1996

Harris, R.A. (2003). Writing with clarity and style. Los Angeles: Pyrczak Publishing.
This book provides a set of practical tools for making your writing clear, interesting, and effective.
Reference PE1421.H37 2003

Johnson, A.P. (2003). A short guide to academic writing. New York: University Press of America.
Tips on how to organize your thoughts and put the right words together to communicate your ideas are included in this volume.
Reference PE 1408.J68 2003

Partridge, E. (1995). Usage and Abusage. New York: W.W. Norton.
This is a reference guide to using good English in your writing.
Reference PE1460.P37 1995

Silverman, J., Hughes, E., & Wienbroer, D.R. (1996). Rules of thumb: A guide for writers. New York: McGraw-Hill.
This is a guide to grammar and usage.
Reference PE1408.S4878 1996

Strunk, W., & White, E.B. (1979). The elements of style. New York: MacMillan.
A straightforward guide to effective writing.
Reference PE1408.S772 1979

Turabian, K.L.  (1996). A manual for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
This is a comprehensive guide to writing research papers.
Reference LB2369.T8 1996

Venolia, J. (1995). Write right! Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.
This is a concise guide of punctuation, grammar, and style.
Reference PE1112.V46 1995

Zeleny, R.O. (Ed.). (1983). Grammar and style guide. Chicago: World Book Encyclopedia.
This book illustrates the principles of grammar and style for clearer writing.
Reference PE 1112.G67 1983

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