Glencoe's Grammar and Composition Handbooks provide full coverage of the writing process with practice exercises for grammar, usage, and mechanics. Part 1, Ready Reference, includes a glossary of words, terms, and concepts vital to the student writer, as well as a usage glossary and lists of common abbreviations. Part 2, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics, offers clear explanations, examples, and practice exercises. In Part 3, Composition, the writing process is covered, including modes of writing, business writing, and research paper writing emphasizing MLA style. Part 4, Resources, increases student access to and understanding of print and electronic resource tools. It includes detailed information on how to use the library, dictionaries and encyclopedias, and guidance on electronic research online and on CD-ROM. Glencoe's Grammar and Composition Handbooks are correlated to Writer's Choice and to the Glencoe Grammar and Language Workbooks. Each grade level specific handbook is accompanied by a helpful Teacher Guide that will give you the support to use the Glencoe Grammar and Composition Handbooks to their fullest potential.