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Language Arts & Disciplines Composition & Creative Writing

Practical Grammar

A Canadian Writer's Resource

by (author) Maxine Ruvinsky

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2013
Category
Composition & Creative Writing
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199002306
    Publish Date
    Oct 2013
    List Price
    $54.99

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Description

A succinct and comprehensive overview of English grammar, this text serves as both a textbook and a reference. With straightforward information on everything from punctuation and parts of speech to research and documentation, this practical, up-to-date handbook is a must for Canadian writers in any field.

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Contributor Notes

Maxine Ruvinsky is a former journalist and professor of journalism. She is the author of two other Oxford University Press textbooks: Investigative Reporting in Canada, 2008; and Reporting for the Media, Canadian Edition, 2011.

Editorial Reviews

"It is clear and accessible and the informality of much of the language will help students to overcome their fear of grammar rules and conventions." --Sally Hayward, University of Lethbridge

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