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Writing Skillsan illustrated bibliography
H. Ramsey Fowler and Jane E Aaron, The Little, Brown Handbook New York: Longman, (7th edn) 1998, pp.882, ISBN: 0321037979.
Encyclopaedic guide to all aspects of writing - includes vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, style, document design, MLA conventions, editing, bibliography, and the Internet. Every point is illustrated with examples, and there are exercises at the end of each chapter. Review 
Gary Gach, writers.net: Every Writer's Essential Guide to Online resources and Opportunities, Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1997, pp.374, ISBN 0761506411.
Excellent compendium of Net resources - includes information for academic and technical writing, journalism, and data research. Also covers sci-fi, romance, mystery, and poetry, plus writing for the screen, the theatre, and even cybersoaps. Review
Constance Hale (ed), Wired Style: Principles of English Usage in the Digital Age, San Francisco: HardWired, 1996, pp.172, ISBN 1888869011.
Cheerful guide to writing and editing which looks at the problems thrown up by the new language of the digital age. Covers terms which are part slang, part technical jargon - such as 'core dump' and 'bot'. Also deals with typography, layout, and language development. Review
Stylewriter is a software program which offers help with writing skills such as summarising, editing, and proof-reading your work. It also offers a selection of writing styles to choose from - academic writing, journalism, formal prose, and so on. Mistakes and suggestions for improvement are highlighted and done in a mouseclick.
Andrew Harnack and Eugene Kleppinger, Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources, New York: St Martin's Press, 1997, pp.162, ISBN: 0312150237.
How to represent digital sources in academic writing. The focus is on bibliographic citation, but it also includes handy Net tips and how to create your own web pages. Includes models for citation in four different systems. Very good value-for-money. Full review HERE
James Hartley, Designing Instructional Text, London: Kogan Page, (3rd edn) 1994, pp.183, ISBN: 074941037X. Review HERE
Guide to the presentation of instructions - from paper size, through clear writing, to the use of diagrams and illustrations. Latest edition includes advice on word-processors, electronic text, and tips for producing screen layouts which people will actually read.
Hart's Rules for Compositors and Readers at the University
Press Oxford, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999, pp.182, ISBN 019212983X.
Classic guide to the finer points of editing and print preparation, spelling and typography. A masterpiece of compression, now in its thirty-ninth edition. There's an explanation of proof correction (with examples) and a guide to punctuation, symbols, and the presentation of scientific equations and formulae. Full review HERE
Roy Johnson, Writing Essays: guidance notes for students, Manchester: Clifton Press, (6th edn) 1996, pp.104, ISBN: 0951984403.
Covers every aspect of essay-writing techniques - from understanding questions to presenting finished work. Includes sample essays and explanations of common terms. Easy-to-use guidance notes. Best-seller, now in its sixth edition. Order it HERE 
Roy Johnson, Improve your Writing Skills, Manchester: Clifton Press, 1995, pp.137, ISBN: 0951984454.
Written in non-technical language, with quick solutions to common problems. Emphasis on planning, editing, structure, and clarity. Covers academic and business writing - with plenty of practical real-life examples. Order it HERE 
John Kirkman, Full Marks: Advice on punctuation for scientific and technical writing, Wiltshire: Ramsbury, (3rd edn) 1999, pp.115, ISBN: 0952176246.
Practical advice on all common punctuation issues, with lots of real-life examples - and not just for scientists and technicians. Offers UK/US equivalents wherever appropriate - and written in a jargon-free style. Good value. Full review HERE
Mary R. Lea and Barry Stierer (eds), Student Writing in Higher Education: New Contexts, Buckingham: Open University Press, 2000, pp.205, ISBN: 0335204074.
Academic research papers looking at student's writing skills (and tutors' responses) in UK universities as they come under pressure to modernise. Covers writing in a variety of disciplines, and includes distance learning and Web-based courses. Full review HERE
Betsy Lerner, The Forest for the Trees: An Editor's Advice to Writers, New York: Riverhead Books/Penguin Putnam, 2000, pp.
285, ISBN 157322152X
Realistic guidance for would-be writers from an experienced editor. Considers variety of psychological approaches to writing - then concentrates on the publishing process - from finding an agent to the book jacket and sales conference. Full review HERE
Paul Mills, Writing in Action, London: Routledge, 1996, pp.224, ISBN 0415119898
This is a practical writing guide aimed at students of creative writing. It covers poetry, the short story, theatre, and 'persuasive writing' of the kind which appears in academic essays and reports. Mills' approach is to talk you through the issues and problems of different genres. Full review HERE
MHRA Style Book: Notes for authors, editors, and writers of theses, Modern Humanities Research Association, 5th edn, 1996, pp.100, ISBN: 0947623612
Detailed guidance notes for the presentation of academic writing prior to publication - includes glossary and proof-correction. Bibliographic referencing, foreign languages, citations from articles, and writing a thesis or a dissertation. Compact, and cheap. Full review HERE
Andrew Northedge, The Good Study Guide, Buckingham: The Open University, 1990, pp.248, ISBN: 0749200448.
Best-selling Open University study skills guide which includes examples of note-taking and the preparation of coursework essays, reports, and projects. Engages the reader by posing questions, highlighting important points, setting short quizzes, and breaking up the exposition into manageable chunks. Full review HERE
Elizabeth Orna with Graham Stevens, Managing Information for Research, Buckingham: Open University Press, 1995, pp.191, ISBN: 0335193978.
Excellent advice on organising, storing, and structuring information for writing research projects, reports, and dissertations. Includes layout and use of word-processors. Keeping a full documentary record of a project - plus a list of the documents required. Full review HERE
The Oxford Writers' Dictionary, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1990, pp.448, ISBN: 0192826697
Specialist dictionary for writers, journalists, and text-editors which deals with unusual, problematic, and foreign words, offering correct spellings and usage. Covers American and English conventions. Now in new edition. Strongly recommended - especially for intermediate and advanced users. Full review HERE
Mike Palmquist and Donald E. Zimmerman, Writing with a Computer, Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1999, pp.269, ISBN 0205274870.
How to use word-processors to increase the effectiveness of your writing, plus time-saving tips on the use of templates, short-cuts, and outliners. Covers generating ideas, planning, drafting, and revising documents. Grammar, jargon, and syntax. Encourages clarity and conciseness. Full review HERE
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