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What You'll Find in The New St. Martin's Handbook
We're calling it new for a reason. It's informed by important research and has a whole new look. Students today are writing in many different genres -- and using more kinds of media than ever before. It's no surprise, then, that they're asking lots of new questions. The New St. Martin's Handbook is prepared to answer those questions.

  • A completely new look, smaller and more colorful.
  • Informed by new research study, to determine how students are using electronic forms of communication and where they need help most.
  • New FAQ pages answer frequently asked questions about online writing and research.
  • A new full section on understanding and using media -- print , oral, and electronic.
  • A completely revised research section that provides the guidance students need in new forms of online research and the traditional forms of library research.
What You'll Find on This Site
We will be developing this site over the fall of 1998. We apologize for the delay and hope you will continue to check in with us. Right now, the following resources are available:

  • Web Sites for Writers -- an annotated list of some of the best Web sites for writers and teachers of writing.
  • Twenty Most Common Errors -- brief explanations and examples of the twenty most common errors.
  • About the Book -- details about the new features of The New St. Martin's Handbook.
  • Order a Copy -- information on how to order an exam copy of The New St. Martin's Handbook.