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  • © 1999

The Student's Guide to Writing

Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation

Authors:

  1. John Peck

    1. Cardiff University, UK

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  2. Martin Coyle

    1. Cardiff University, UK

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  • A nononsense practical guide
    Not overburdened with complex rules of grammar
    Invaluable student reference aid
    Developed in response to the criticism that few students are taught grammar or punctuation at school

Part of the book series: Macmillan Study Skills (MASTSK)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Writing Correctly

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Writing a Sentence

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 3-19

    3. Punctuation

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 20-36

    4. Spelling

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 37-50

  3. Writing Confidently

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 51-51
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    2. The Well-crafted Sentence

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 53-66

    3. Polished Punctuation

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 67-80

    4. Spelling and Usage

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 81-94

  4. Writing with Style

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
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    2. Writing an Essay

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 97-109

    3. Punctuation and Presentation

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 110-122

    4. The Right Word

      • John Peck, Martin Coyle
      Pages 123-136

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 137-146
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About this book

Here is a guide that shows school, college and university students how they can improve their essay-writing skills and their command of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Throughout the emphasis is upon clear guidelines and clear explanations of how to master all aspects of writing. Carefully designed both for students who have never been taught any grammar and for those who need reminding of the basic rules of English, this is set to become one of the indispensable reference works on every student's desk.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Cardiff University, UK

    John Peck, Martin Coyle

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About the authors

JOHN PECK and MARTIN COYLE are both Senior Lecturers in English at the University of Wales, Cardiff.
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