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Rules of Thumb, 5/e
Jay Silverman, Nassau County Community College
Elaine Hughes, Nassau County Community College
Diana R. Wienbroer, Nassau County Community College

Overview

Rule of thumb

"A method or procedure derived entirely from practice or experience [ . . . ] a roughly practical method." - Oxford English Dictionary

Brevity and practicality are the hallmarks of Rules of Thumb, the reference handbook that students turn to, again and again, throughout their college and professional lives. Rules of Thumb offers advice on the writing and research process, as well as specific guidance on punctuation, mechanics, usage, and a wide variety of common assignments.









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