A Writer's Reference

Authored by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers, A Writer's Reference, 10th Edition provides targeted composition instruction and practical reference tools for student writers in college writing courses. Published by Bedford/St. Martin's in 2021, this reference volume assists writing course students as they undertake research, drafting, and revising across academic disciplines.

The thematic coverage concentrates on core academic writing forms, featuring specialized How-to boxes designed specifically for argument and analysis writing assignments. The volume provides detailed instruction on integrating quotations effectively into body paragraphs and incorporating secondary sources to reinforce critical claims in undergraduate papers.

To ensure accurate citation practices, this edition contains updated source documentation rules following the MLA Handbook, 9th edition standard. These instructional reference tools assist student writers in organizing secondary evidence, structuring source citations correctly, and systematically refining their academic projects across composition programs.