The ESL Writer’s Handbook

Advanced English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students in college writing classes remain the intended audience for the latest edition of this resource. The preface, written for teachers, offers an overview, rationale, and examples that emphasize a process approach to teaching writing, such as narrative and compare/contrast essays. The preface also identifies new features, such as tech tips, updated style guide information, and inclusive language that have all been added since the last edition. The book’s extensive content covers how to write various types of essays and research papers. There are also clarifications of grammar, style, and punctuation issues. This handbook highlights and elucidates myriad aspects of academic writing through explanations, examples, and embedded prompts designed to encourage opportunities for students to practice.