Rules of Thumb: A Guide for Writers

Rules of Thumb: A Guide for Writers by Silverman, Jay. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780070576407.

Rule of thumb : A method or procedure derived entirely from practice or experience [ . . . ] a roughly practical method. - Oxford English Dictionary Brevity and practicality are the hallmarks of Rules of Thumb . The 2002 APA Update Version reflects the most current APA and MLA documentation styles and remains the ideal handbook to improve grammar without overwhelming student writers with specialized terminology, or – at under $17 in most bookstores – with expense.