Peggy M Houghton: 14 books

    This book is for you if you prefer to learn by example rather than explanation or direction.  The learning method is unique because it focuses on showing you, rather than telling you, how to write an essay.  Fifteen different types of essays are defined and...

This book simplifies the process of writing business letters, memos, and reports. People often do well performing the major functions of their jobs, but they struggle when it comes to business writing because questions arise. What information should be included in a letter? What is the correct format...

The Modern Language Association (MLA) has established a complete handbook for writing research papers. Dubbed by Newsweek magazine as the style bible for most college students, this guidebook is required by many academic institutions throughout the United States and the world. The MLA Handbook for...

This book utilizes a step-by-step process for simplified writing of academic essays. It discusses essay building blocks (paragraphs, topic sentences, and supporting details), patterns of development (cause and effect, comparison and contrast, definition, illustration/exemplification, and narration),...

An $18 value for the low price of $8.99 (a 50% savings)! That’s right…3 writing resources combined into 1 book! This handbook not only guides students through the writing development process, but also includes answers and examples of frequently asked questions related to two of the most commonly...

Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty.  It has become a major concern in academia due to the ever-growing popularity of the Internet.  Plagiarism can result in a more than just a failing grade.  Students can lose credit for a course, be forced to repeat a course, be placed on...

This book has been developed to simply the writing experience when using A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (8th edition). Students no longer have to navigate through the cumbersome and complicated official guide. This handbook is simple to use and far less time consuming....

Tired of having your instructor or boss critique your writing? Timid and shy about writing simply because you’re unsure of your writing abilities? Fear no more…this book will alleviate your worries and provide you with the confidence needed to become a successful writer! Grammar Basics:...

The Modern Language Association (MLA) has established a complete handbook for writing research papers. Dubbed by Newsweek magazine as the style bible for most college students, this guidebook is required by many academic institutions throughout the United States and the world. The MLA Handbook (8th...

Contrary to popular belief, successfully writing a dissertation is a real and achievable goal!  With two doctorate degrees and 45+ combined years of teaching experience, the authors of this book have learned that doctoral candidates desire a quick-and-easy version of what’s required...

This book helps writers improve their spelling and understanding of word usage. Tips for improving spelling are provided along with basic spelling rules that can be used for a wide variety of writing applications. Commonly confused words are listed, defined, and exemplified in an easy to follow format. This document is a “must have” resource for successful writing at all levels!

Gain a better understanding of the English language, and get better grades! After over 50 years combined teaching experience, we have devised an alphabetically arranged list of almost 700 complex and/or seldom used words with understandable meanings for use in college level papers...

The intent of this book is to supplement the Gregg Reference Manual (10th, 11th and Tribute Editions). It allows writers to focus on the content, rather than the mechanics, of their business document or paper. It is not intended to replace the manual, but to transform the available information into...