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The student's guide to writing : spelling, punctuation and grammar /

In response to the criticism that few students are taught the basic rules of English at school, this book shows college and university students how to improve their essay writing skills and their command of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Peck, John, 1947-
Other Authors:	Coyle, Martin
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Edition:	3rd ed.
Series:	Palgrave study skills.
Subjects:	English language > Grammar. English language > Orthography and spelling. English language > Punctuation.

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