The Scott, Foresman handbook for writers /
Maxine Hairston and John J. Ruszkiewicz.
- New York : HarperCollins, c1988.
- xxxii, 813 pages ; 16 cm.
Includes index.
Part I. The writing process -- Part II. Style -- Part III. Grammar and usage -- Part IV. Research guide -- Part V. Special assignments -- Part VI. Reference guide.
Handbooks today tend to teach grammar less formally and to be less preachy about style and usage than their predecessors.
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