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100 1  Hult, Christine A.,|eauthor. 
245 14 The Handy English grammar answer book /|cChristine A. 
       Hult. 
264  1 Detroit, MI :|bVisible Ink Press,|c[2015] 
264  4 ©2016. 
300    xii, 419 pages :|billustrations ;|c24 cm. 
336    text|2rdacontent. 
337    unmediated|2rdamedia. 
338    volume|2rdacarrier. 
505 8  The Roots of Modern English -- The English Language and 
       Language Change -- Important Grammatical Concepts and 
       Terms -- Sentence Structure --  Spelling Correctly -- 
       Using Punctuation Correctly -- Using Mechanics Correctly -
       - Writing Effective and Correct Sentences -- Using Words 
       Effectively and Correctly -- Academic Writing -- Writing 
       in Sciences and Technology -- Writing in Social Sciences -
       - Writing in the Arts and Humanities --  Business Writing 
       -- Learning English as a Second Language -- English in the
       Electronic Age. 
520    "Whether it's for a professional document, a school paper,
       an Internet blog, or something more personal, effective 
       communication depends on clear, concise, and grammatically
       correct writing. Punctuation, spelling, and grammar rules 
       can trip up anyone, while organization and word choice can
       make writing memorable-or banal.  Whether you are writing 
       a term paper, a scientific article, a re;sume;, a business
       email, a text message, or presenting information in the 
       social media, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book is an 
       engaging guide to writing with clarity. It offers 
       fundamental principles, grammar rules, and punctuation 
       advice, as well as insights on writing for different 
       occasions and audiences. From a brief history of the 
       English language to the deconstruction-and explanation-of 
       the different parts of a sentence, and from showing how to
       punctuate correctly to how to organize a well-argued essay,
       this easy-to-use reference answers nearly 500 questions 
       and offers fun facts on the English language and its usage,
       including …  How did language begin? How did English 
       become a language spoken worldwide? What is Middle 
       English? How did Noah Webster affect the English language?
       What efforts have been made toward reforming spelling? Are
       there any language universals? What is an adverb? What is 
       a compound sentence? What is a dialect? What is jargon? 
       What is a noun? What is a split infinitive? What is 
       passive voice and when should you avoid it? Why are 
       English words so hard to spell? What is the i-before-e 
       rule How do I use commas correctly in sentences? When 
       should I use parentheses? How do I use capitalization on 
       the Internet? When do I use "that" versus "which"? What 
       types of dictionaries are there? How do I find the right 
       level of formality in my writing style? What is a sentence
       fragment? What is a misused modifier? Should I use its or 
       it's? What is academic writing? What is the difference 
       between primary and secondary research? How do I respect 
       copyright laws? How do I use materials ethically on my own
       websites? What is plagiarism and how do I avoid it? How do
       I plan a structure for my term paper? How do I write an 
       outline? How do I avoid writer's block? What is considered
       good essay form? How do I write business emails? Should I 
       include personal data in a re;sume;? What is "netiquette"?
       How do I write an effective blog?  For speakers and 
       writers of all ages and skill levels, The Handy English 
       Grammar Answer Book brings you straightforward 
       explanations, tips on avoiding and fixing grammatical 
       mistakes, as well as numerous examples of good writing. 
       This helpful book includes an appendix of model papers, 
       letters and sample writing for every occasion-from 
       business or social communications to academic papers or 
       Internet forums. Appendices on irregular verbs, idioms, 
       homophones, prepositions, frequently misspelled words, 
       wordy phrases, frequently confused word pairs, and other 
       common mistakes bring a deeper understanding to readers. 
       There is also a glossary of commonly used terms, a 
       bibliography, and an index. "--|cProvided by publisher. 
650  0 English language|xGrammar|vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 
655  7 Handbooks and manuals.|0(OCoLC)fst01423877. 
830  0 Handy answer book series.