Nuts and Bolts of College Writing

The third edition of The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing provides essential guidance for college writers at all levels, with citation style guides adapted from The Chicago Manual of Style, MLA Handbook, and APA Publication Manual.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

The third edition of The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing, a comprehensive guide for college writers of all levels, has been revised and updated to meet the needs of today's students. Authored by Harvey Fierstein, a renowned writing instructor, and published by W. W. Norton & Company, this text offers essential guidance for crafting clear, cogent, and stylish papers.

Praise for previous editions of The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing has been widespread. Gonzalo Munevar, a professor at Lawrence Technological University, commended the book for its significant impact on the writing quality of his courses. He stated that no one should graduate from college without having utilized this valuable resource. James Miller, the editor of Dædalus, praised Harvey's writing style, stating that he "shows college students how to write papers that are clear, cogent, and also stylish." Terry Nardin, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, described the book as "simply the best guide to clear and effective writing since Strunk and White. Indispensable for students—and for their teachers."

The third edition of The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing is organized into four main sections:

1. Getting Started: This section provides an overview of the writing process, including brainstorming, research, and outlining. It also covers the importance of grammar, punctuation, and spelling in college writing.
2. Writing Clear and Effective Papers: In this section, Harvey offers practical tips and techniques for writing papers that are easy to read and understand. He emphasizes the importance of using specific and concrete language, avoiding jargon and clichés, and organizing ideas logically.
3. Using Sources Effectively: This section guides students on how to use sources effectively in their writing. It covers the importance of citing sources correctly, avoiding plagiarism, and integrating sources into their papers in a way that supports their arguments.
4. Revising and Editing: This section provides guidance on revising and editing their papers. It covers the importance of proofreading, revising for clarity and coherence, and editing for style and tone.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of writing fundamentals, The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing also includes handy citation style guides adapted from The Chicago Manual of Style, Seventeenth Edition, the MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition, and the Publication Manual of the APA, Seventh Edition. These guides provide students with clear and concise instructions on how to format their papers according to the most widely accepted academic writing standards.

Whether you are a first-year college student or a seasoned academic, The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing is an essential resource for improving your writing skills and achieving academic success. With its clear and concise writing style, practical tips, and comprehensive coverage of writing fundamentals, this text is sure to be a valuable tool for college writers of all levels.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 141 x 217 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781624668593