About The New Century Handbooks

A comprehensive guide to the basics of writing, research, and grammar, The New Century Handbooks are the first college texts to bridge the gap between traditional handbook instruction and modern technology. Recognizing that a significant portion of today's college students use word processing programs and Internet research in conjunction with their composition courses, The New Century Handbooks thoroughly integrate information on using computer technology with complete handbook instruction—no other handbooks offer this "from-the-ground-up" approach!

These flexible textbooks and reference tools are completely accessible to those who use technology as well as to those who don't—computer instruction and tips are optional, and are presented in conjunction with standard handbook material. For example, chapters on writing not only explain the various stages of creating a paper, but also incorporate instruction on using a word processor to create better developed essays. The research section illustrates how to find and evaluate print and electronic sources to formulate thoughtful and carefully documented research papers. And chapters on grammar and mechanics offer a complete reference guide that includes tips on how to work with grammar- and spell-checkers.

• The New Century Handbook 2/e
  
  
• The New Century Handbook Brief Edition