The student's guide to writing : grammar, punctuation and spelling /

Peck, John 1947-

The student's guide to writing : grammar, punctuation and spelling / John Peck and Martin Coyle - 2nd ed. - Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005 - viii, 157 p. ; 22 cm - Palgrave study guides . - Palgrave study guides .

Includes index

Writing a sentence -- Punctuation -- Spelling -- The well-crafted sentence -- Polished punctuation -- Spelling and usage -- Writing an essay -- Punctuation and presentation -- A note on grammar -- Twenty to remember -- Spot the mistake

In response to the criticism that few students are taught the basic rules of English at school, this book shows college and university students how to improve their essay writing skills and their command of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

9781403997388 9781403997388 £9.99


English language--Grammar
English language--Orthography and spelling
English language--Punctuation
Languages.
Writing & editing guides
Language learning: writing skills
Study & learning skills: general