Features

-- 14 tabs and an open, uncluttered design -- the hallmark of The Brief Holt Handbook -- enables students to find information quickly and easily.

-- Distinct from the competition, this text offers students coverage of topics normally found in larger handbooks: "Critical Thinking and Reading, " "Argumentation, Writing about Literature, " "Writing Essay Exams, " and "Writing for the Workplace."

-- Each section of the book has its own design color. Tabbed dividers in corresponding colors set off the parts of the text and help students to locate the section they need.

-- Computer boxes throughout highlight the use of computers and the Internet in every stage of writing and research.

-- Close-up boxes that focus on special programs are designated by a magnifying glass icon.

-- MLA, APA, CMS and CBE documentation styles are covered along with sample student essays illustrating how the styles are used.

New to the Third Edition

-- A new organization enhances the "writing-first" orientation of the book, emphasizing the interrelatedness of the writing and research chapters.

-- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on each tab help students to find answers without knowing technical or grammatical terminology.

-- New hand-edited examples enable students to see the revision and editing process in action.

-- New material has been added on using the library's electronic resources and on using the Internet in Chapters 6 and 7 on research.

-- In Chapter 9, "MLA Documentation Style, " coverage of documenting electronic sources has been significantly expanded and updated.

--Chapter 14, "Document Design and Manuscript Format, " provides information on creating a web page.