The Bedford Handbook

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PACKAGE THIS TITLE WITH OUR 2016 MLA SUPPLEMENT Documenting Sources in MLA Style (package ISBN-13: 9781319085476). Get the most recent updates on MLA citation in a convenient 40-page resource based on The MLA Handbook 8th Edition with plenty of models. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages or to request a custom ISBN. What habits are common among good college writers? Good college writers are curious engaged reflective and responsible. They read critically. They write with purpose. They tune into their audience. They collaborate and seek feedback. They know credible evidence makes them credible researchers. They revise. The Bedford Handbook based on surveys with more than 1 000 first-year college students fosters these habits and offers more support than ever before for college reading and writing. New writing guides support students as they compose in an ever-wider variety of genres including multimodal genres. New reading support encourages students to become active readers. Retooled research advice emphasizes inquiry and helps writers cite even the trickiest digital sources confidently and responsibly. Best of all the Handbook remains a trusted companion for students because it is accessible comprehensive and authoritative. Instructors benefit too: A substantially revised Instructors Edition includes Nancy Sommerss personal mentoringmore than 100 new concrete tips for teaching with the handbook. Finally integrated digital content is easily assignable and helps students practice and apply the handbooks lessons. See whats in the LaunchPad