The Beacon Handbook (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

This handbook is both a text for freshman composition courses and a reference tool for writers. It leads students through the steps of the writing process with clear guidelines and strategies for planning, drafting and revising whole papers. It also provides thorough coverage of grammar, punctuation and mechanics - all in an easy-to-use format with clear, nontechnical explanations. In addition, the text offers an unusually detailed treatment of the research papers, emphasizing the process of doing research.