The new edition of this best-seller guides students through the process of improving their writing, showing them how to construct a sentence, a paragraph and an essay. The authors have revised the original edition to make their explanations even clearer, included a "Spot the Mistake" section, and added an index for easier navigation. Explaining grammar, punctuation and spelling, it is carefully designed for students who need reminding of the basic rules of English and wish to perfect their writing. This is the most indispensable, up-to-date handbook that should be on every student's desk.

Table of Contents

About this book PART ONE: WRITING CORRECTLY Writing a Sentence Punctuation Spelling PART TWO: WRITING CONFIDENTLY The Well-crafted Sentence Polished Punctuation Spelling and Usage PART THREE: WRITING WITH STYLE Writing an Essay Punctuation and Presentation The Right Word A Note on Grammar Twenty to Remember Spot the Mistake Index

Prizes

JOHN PECK and MARTIN COYLE lecture in English Literature at Cardiff University. They are the authors of Write it Right, also published by Palgrave Macmillan.

About the Author

JOHN PECK and MARTIN COYLE lecture in English Literature at Cardiff University. They are the authors of Write it Right, also published by Palgrave Macmillan.

Reviews

'Excellent, valuable text.' - Lorraine Shaw, Liverpool John Moores University 'This book is a little gem! For anyone interested in the English Language and with a concern for proper usage, this book is a delight - a must!' - Mr Francis J. Dempsey, Galway - Mayo Institute of Technology