The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing (Third Edition)

Updated for the needs of today’s students—and with handy citation style guides adapted from The Chicago Manual of Style, Seventeenth Edition, the MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition, and the Publication Manual of the APA, Seventh Edition—the third edition of The Nuts and Bolt of College Writing offers essential guidance for college writers at all levels.

Reviews:

"Because I have used previous editions for many quarters, I was pleased to see that many of its strengths remain: clarity, great examples, affordability. I was also pleased to see that this edition is now available as an e-edition. For what it aims to do, I see no weaknesses in this text—it's an exemplary choice for college writers, and I will continue to use it."
     —Scott Orme, Chair, English and Languages, Spokane Community College

Praise for previous editions:

"This wonderful little book has helped improve the level of writing in all the courses I teach. No one should graduate from college without having used it."
     —Gonzalo Munevar, Lawrence Technological University

"With concision and wit, Harvey shows college students how to write papers that are clear, cogent, and also stylish."
     —James Miller, editor, Dædalus

"Even the most sophisticated writer could benefit from this work, which nevertheless aims at the broad audience of students trying to learn, step by step, how to write. Interestingly, this is more than a ‘how to’ book. The author’s aim, clearly stated, is to deflate pompous language and to instill the habit of plain language and clear thinking. He manages to do so in such a way that his own writing embodies the clarity (and grace) that he helps his reader to achieve. Other approaches might do as well. But it is hard to imagine doing a better job at teaching good writing."
     —Peter A. Y. Gunter, University of North Texas

"Simply the best guide to clear and effective writing since Strunk and White. Indispensable for students—and for their teachers."
     —Terry Nardin, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

"Highly recommended."
     —P. Finley, Choice

About the Author:

Michael Harvey is the John S. Toll Associate Professor of Leadership and Management and Director of the First Year Seminar Program, Washington College.