The Brief Cengage Handbook

Book excerpt: THE BRIEF CENGAGE HANDBOOK, 8th Edition, provides students with extensive coverage of rhetorical concerns, the writing and research process, composing in digital environments and in various genres, and other topics essential for 21st century student writers. This versatile and proven text is a uniquely effective guide to help students develop the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills they need to become successful communicators in college and beyond. Experienced teachers and collaborative writing partners throughout their careers, Kirszner and Mandell bring an in-the-trenches pragmatic understanding of instructor and student needs to every page of this edition. Each student text is packaged with a free Cengage Essential Reference Card to the MLA HANDBOOK, Eighth Edition. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.