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The Canadian Writer's Handbook

by William E. Messenger

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This compact version of Canada's most trusted guide to research, writing, and documentation offers advice that is guaranteed to help writers of all skill levels master the writing process. With streamlined discussions of composition, grammar and style, spelling and punctuation, researchpractices, and a fully updated documentation section, this is an essential reference for all students.

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Genre: Reference
DDC/MDS: 808.042 — Literature & rhetoric Literature, rhetoric & criticism Composition Rhetoric and anthologies Handbooks for writers English
LCC: PE1408 .M48 — Language and Literature English language English Modern English
BISAC: LAN LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES Writing General

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Languages: English
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Published: 1980
Genre: Reference
DDC/MDS: 808.042
LCC: PE1408 .M48

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