Write. Research. Edit. Everything students need in an affordable handbook they truly use.
Used at over 600 schools, The Little Seagull Handbook is the #1 best-selling handbook because it’s easy to use, easy to afford, and covers everything students need—no more, no less. Intuitive organization, color coding, and jargon-free instruction for the ten most common kinds of writing make it a
to-the-point reference tool that student writers themselves prefer, and it now offers even more support for developing writers.
Available to assign for Fall 2024 classes
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New advice and support
to help developing
writers succeed
Two new chapters cover parts of the essay and academic habits of mind, plus four new model essays and a new collection of animated videos provide even more support.
Expanded writing and editing advice
Easy-to-reference advice on common kinds of writing—from argument to analysis—is now joined by concise tips on peer review, reflection, compiling a portfolio, and using respectful and inclusive language.
Instructor training module created by
Emily Suh
Developmental reading and writing specialist Emily Suh (Texas State University) offers strategies for supporting developing writers and language learning students.
“The most helpful writing partner you’ll ever have”
—Barreon H., student at Olympic College
In a 2022 nation-wide survey of 350 students assigned the Little Seagull:
96% agreed it covered everything they needed for their course.
86% agreed it is easy to use.
88% agreed what they paid for the handbook was adequately priced for the coverage it provided.
74% preferred short and to-the-point books over longer options, and 85% preferred any book over searching for information online without a text.
About the Authors
Richard Bullock is emeritus professor of English at Wright State University, where he directed the writing programs for 28 years and designed the university's writing across the curriculum program and Introduction to College Writing Workshop.
Michal Brody is a linguist, independent scholar, and lecturer. She was a founding faculty member of the Universidad de Oriente in Yucatán, Mexico.
Francine Weinberg is an author and editor who has worked for more than 30 years on college and high school English textbooks.
Image Credits: (Suh) Stacy Hunter
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