Publisher's Synopsis
Continuously evolving to address the needs of today's students, the HODGES' HARBRACE HANDBOOK, International Edition, guides student writers in developing their understanding of the rhetorical situation. This understanding enables even students with minimal experience or confidence in their writing to learn to write more effectively to choose the most pertinent information, arrange it well, and use the most appropriate language when writing for any audience. This grammar-first handbook provides comprehensive coverage of grammar, style, punctuation, mechanics, writing, and research all presented in the context of rhetorical concerns including the writer, reader, message, context, and exigence. And with our custom "Best Bets" program, you can make this classic your own by creating a highly personalized and convenient course resource that reflects the way you teach.
