Rules of Thumb A Guide for Writers Author:Jay Silverman, Elaine Hughes, Diana Roberts Wienbroer RULES OF THUMB, 3/e, is a concise, easy-to-use, and affordable handbook developed around students' real writing needs - proving itself invaluable for writers at all levels of abilities. Extensively class tested, RULES OF THUMB, offers advice on the writing and research process, as well as specific guidance on punctuation, mechanics, usage, and a... more » wide variety of common assignments. The brevity and practical style make RULES OF THUMB the reference handbook students will turn to, again and again, throughout their college careers and beyond.« less