The Bedford Handbook
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 The Bedford Handbook, Seventh Edition | |
| Author | Diana Hacker |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Bedford/St. Martin's |
Publication date | 2009 (8 ed.) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Paperback and Hardcover |
| ISBN | 0-312-65269-0 |
| OCLC | 62584120 |
| 808/.042 22 | |
| LC Class | PE1408 .H277 2006 |
The Bedford Handbook is a guide written by Diana Hacker,[1] now in its twelfth edition, that provides basic explanations of proper English grammar, composition, citation, and textual analysis. The guide includes a number of sample texts (including essays) and illustrations throughout its sections. It also covers the concept of plagiarism.[2][3]
The Bedford Handbook contains guides to the MLA, APA, and Chicago citation styles and includes examples of each style in essay form. The book is paired with a companion website that has exercises and more writing models. The hardback is 820 pages and the paperback is 960 pages and are published by United States publisher Bedford/St. Martin's.
