Comprehensive and compact, The Concise Canadian Writer's Handbook delivers invaluable advice on every aspect of the writing process, from composing a sentence to producing a polished, well-formatted research paper. Now in its second edition, this authoritative guide offers: A thoroughly Canadian approach to spelling and usage; Concise discussions of composition, grammar, punctuation, and style; Helpful suggestions on how to avoid gender bias in your writing; Practical advice on avoiding plagiarism and making the most of secondary sources in your research papers; Expanded coverage of the very latest MLA, APA, and Chicago guidelines on documenting print and electronic sources; Sample essays in MLA and APA format; Material of particular benefit to writers for whom English is an additional language; Numerous boxed tips on overcoming common challenges that many writers face; A detailed review checklist for use in revising, editing, and proofreading; A list of frequently used marking symbols and abbreviations; An outline of exercises available in the online student workbook.