Knowing the rules is as easy as ABC. Writing an academic paper or business document need not be a daunting task. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Grammar and Punctuation provides the basics rules of grammar and punctuation, along with the examples readers need to make points clearly and quickly.
• Straightforward, no-frills rules of grammar and punctuation with clever, interesting examples that clarify points without complicating them
• Examples of common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Computer spellcheckers cannot adequately correct grammar and punctuation
• Pocket-size format is perfect for carrying in a laptop case
JAY STEVENSON, Ph.D., teaches writing, English literature, and cultural studies at Rutgers University and is the author of five Complete Idiot’s Guides®. He has written for Studies in English Literature 1500–1900 and for the Grinnell Review.