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The Blair Handbook Second Edition by Toby Fulwiler and Alan R. Hayakawa NEW—The role of the Internet. Discusses Web research techniques, the use of the Web for publishing papers, and up to date conventions for citing electronic references according to both MLA and APA. Ex.___ NEW—Guide to all phases of using the Web. Details how to find an appropriate search engine and key word, sift through and evaluate resources, and document. Ex.___ NEW—Classroom Sampler illustrates Internet research. Chapter 18 presents student papers emphasizing Internet research. Ex.___ NEW—Chapter on Situating Writing. Section II on Planning clarifies material on audience, purpose, and voice. Ex.___ NEW—Comprehensive, interactive Website which contains self-graded exercises for all key contents. Text references and web links are also included. Allows instructors to post their syllabus on the web as well as provides students immediate feedback on exercises in addtion to quick access to relevant web links. Ex.___ Practical organization of handbook—Examines larger elements of composing (meaning) before smaller elements (style, mechanics). Familiarizes students with the writing process in a logical order, enabling them to more easily apply the process to their own work. Allows instructors to use the text in class, from beginning to end, in a sequential order that reinforces learning. Ex.___ Research detailed early in the text—Covers documentation for the MLA, APA, and CMS styles, as well as number systems commonly used in the sciences. Presents students with information where they need to apply it, rather than at the end of the text, to enhance learning. Ex.___ Emphasizes collaborative writing throughout—Gives guidelines for collaboration within chapters on invention; revising; and editing. Provides students with writing and editing activities specifically designed to allow for collaboration. Ex.___ Specific information on the use of process oriented assessment and publication issues—Chapters devoted to journals; portfolios; class book and Web page publishing. Provides students with guidelines and authentic samples for verification. Ex.___ Innovative activities and writing assignments. Helps students practice editing techniques and test their understanding of the principles. Presents instructors with classroom tested, results oriented exercises. Ex.___ Guidelines for common Freshman writing assignments including sample student essays and research papers. Highlights the specific drafting needs of particular papers. Ex.___ Guide to language conventions—Editing process covers technical aspects of grammar, usage, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation. Explains to students how different conventions work in practice. Enables instructors to make references to study conventions and teach full class lessons on most common problems. Ex.___ Three chapters designated to presenting work, including coverage of oral presentation. Gives students exposure to preparing a final document, creating a writing portfolio, and making an oral presentation. Ex.___ Devotes entire chapters to each writing concern in the rhetoric and editing section. Allows students easy access to critical information. Ex.___ Highlights the importance of critical reading. Familiarizes students with the critical thinking and writing they will perform in college. Ex.___ Offers five chapters on writing across the curriculum. Presents a complete range of coverage on this topic. Ex.___ Emphasis on thesis-based writing. Introduces students to this subject matter for practical use. Ex.___ Word processing tips throughout the text. Supplies drafting, revising, and editing suggestions on an as needed basis. Ex.___ Three Types of Reference boxes—Summary, Checklist, and ESL boxes. Supplies students with key information at a glance, without interrupting the flow of the text and provides a quick and easy reference for students. Ex.___ Extensive coverage on the editing process—In Ch. 22. Incorporates major editing strategies, complete with examples and cross-references to the appropriate chapters, for further explanation. Ex.___

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