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Vcolts Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Best grammar book for a university student in Canada?
What is the best grammar book for a university student in Canada?
I would like one that covers a wide range of examples and usages. A strong focus on punctuation would be very helpful since most of the time I have a question about the usage of comma.
I would like one that covers a wide range of examples and usages. A strong focus on punctuation would be very helpful since most of the time I have a question about the usage of comma.
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Grammar books do not focus on punctuation at all; what you need is a style manual like that by the University of Chicago. That is a widely-accepted authority, but since you are in Canada, you might first search to see if a Canadian style manual of some authority exists.
- Grammar books do not focus on punctuation at all; what you need is a style manual like that by the University of Chicago.
- That is a widely-accepted authority, but since you are in Canada, you might first search to see if a Canadian style manual of some authority exists.
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Grammar books do not focus on punctuation at all; what you need is a style manual like that by the University of Chicago. That is a widely-accepted authority, but since you are in Canada, you might first search to see if a Canadian style manual of some authority exists.
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We usually do APA or chicago in Canada. Are you saying I should just read an APA/Chicago manual on the net? Or is there a good book about it? Because I read an APA manual (well, a compact version of it), and it doesn't deal with comma rules other than rules in citations.
Also, I currently do not own a great grammar book. I could definitly buy one. So do recommand me one if you know one t
Also, I currently do not own a great grammar book. I could definitly buy one. So do recommand me one if you know one t
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Grammar books are simply not designed for writing papers. You are on the wrong track. If you do not like the Chicago manual, my lesser-known A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Kate Turabian) has plenty about punctuation outside of citations. For writing style, you are still better to go with the Chicago Manual or AP Manual. Nevertheless, if you want a gramm
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Well, I think/assume that I got the basics of how to write good papers down because my papers get pretty okay grades. However, I think my punctuation and grammer somewhat hinders/limits my ability to write a better paper or to get a better grade. I think I lose some points on punctuation and grammar time to time. I would like to eliminate losing points on those.
Also, I feel like I can't
Also, I feel like I can't
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