The Brief HandbookThe only brief handbook to emphasize strategies for success in a composition course and in a college career, THE BRIEF HANDBOOK, Fourth Edition now features more student models, extensive coverage of avoiding plagiarism and evaluating sources, plus a unique Chapter 40, "Ten Habits for Successful Students." |
Contents
Thinking Critically | 83 |
Writing Argumentative Essays | 91 |
6d Developing a Tentative Thesis | 110 |
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