The ST. MARTIN'S Handbook, 5th edition

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The fastest and most convenient way to find the latest information about our print and new media titles is through our Online Catalogue at http://bedfordstmartins.com. Here you can search by author, title, or ISBN - or if you want to see an overview of our offerings, you can browse the catalog by choosing a discipline and course. All print and key new media titles are included. Catalog pages offer not only information about features, coverage, and supplements, but also quick access to related Bedford/St. Martin's titles and to Book Companion Sites.

Book Companion Sites use the dynamic nature of the Web to extend the goals of a particular book and offer a convenient home base for students and instructors by integrating all the electronic resources available for a book at a single Web address. When you find what you want, register with us and order a free examination copy.

In addition to the Web sites developed specifically for each title in Composition and Literature, we are pleased to offer a wealth of general Web resources for both you and your students. Everything described below is free-of-charge; neither you nor students will need a password, but some "instructor only" sites require a free access code: If you need that code, please contact your sales representative, Shea Breitling, sbreitling at bfwpub.com. Help yourself!

I have included the specific URL for each resource's Web site, but all may be reached through our general Web site: http://bedfordstmartins.com. You may find other sites of interest, and please feel free to browse our online catalogues for any text or reference needs. If you have any questions, would like to request a book, or need further information, feel free to contact me directly: jfleming@bedfordstmartins.com.

Hope you find these resources useful. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Fleming
Bedford/St. Martin's
English Marketing Specialist
212-375-7125
800-223-1715, ext. 7125

FOR STUDENTS:

• TopLinks
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/toplinks
  This dynamically generated database of links guides students to the best sites on the Web for their papers. From TopLinks, students can choose the reader they use and the particular chapter they're interested in to see the links recommended for it. Or, they can explore the list of common writing topics to see all the links in the database for that topic. Each link includes a critical annotation to help students choose the best Web sources for their research.
  
• After September 11: An Online Reader for Writers
  Eric Crump, Interversity.com
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/september11
  This free online reader by Eric Crump, a nationally recognized online teacher and scholar, offers instructors and students up-to-date links to some of the best-written and most diverse articles, commentary, and news stories about the events and consequences of September 11.
  
• LitLinks
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/litlinks
  This site contains clear, concise annotations for links to over 600 literature sites appropriate for undergraduate study. The straightforward organization by genre (fiction, poetry, drama, essay, and critical theory) and by author makes it simple for students to find the relevant links; and each link includes a concise critical annotation to help them choose the best Web sources for their research. Supplementary links lead to sites with basic information on literary periods.
  
• LitGloss
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/litgloss
  Adapted from The Bedford Introduction to Literature by Michael Meyer, this convenient online reference tool gives students easy access to clear and concise definitions of more than 200 literary terms. Hyperlinked cross-references help students explore the relationships between associated terms, ensuring that they understand the nuances of important concepts.
  
• VirtuaLit
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/virtualit
  With a series of interactive online multimedia activities, this innovative site takes students step-by-step through a close reading of a literary work's elements and the in-depth study of its critical and cultural contexts. The site for poetry is active now; a similar site for fiction well be available later in the fall of 2002.
  
• LitQuiz
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/litquiz
  A unique online database of quizzes that assess students' comprehension of fiction, poetry, drama, and essays, this site helps students evaluate their understanding of individual selections and allows instructors to use class time more productively.
  
• The Bedford Researcher
  Mike Palmquist, Colorado State University
  http://bedfordresearcher.com/
  The Bedford Researcher Web site, is the heir to the former English Research Room, also authored by Mike Palmquist, and is the book companion site and the interactive part of The Bedford Researcher integrated system for teaching research writing in the electronic age. Students can use this site to manage all aspects of their research project using the Research Log - a structured electronic portfolio with built-in advice.
  
  The Research Log lets students create an account on the site where a s/he can store notes, create and annotate a bibliography, evaluate sources, complete the activities and checklists, and much more.
  
  Reference Units advise students on the research process, electronic searches, the Web and other online resources, and evaluating and citing sources.
  
  Interactive Tutorials guide students step-by-step through practice sessions with electronic search of databases, online catalogs, and the Web.
  
  Research Links give quick and easy access to hundreds of useful sites, including search engines, online writing centers, dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses, and our own collections of links.
  
• Exercise Central
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/exercisecentral
  With over 7,000 items already in place, our Exercise Central database is growing every month. Web-delivered exercises, categorized according to level of difficulty, offer students multiple opportunities for essential practice in a convenient and reliable format. Instant scoring after each set of ten items provides a sense of accomplishment and direction; explanatory feedback tells not only whether the student’s choice was correct or incorrect, but why. A separate report for instructors allows them to monitor their students' progress. The Exercise Central site can supplement any composition text.
• Research and Documentation Online
  Diana Hacker, Prince George's Community College
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc
  This online version of Hacker’s popular booklet provides clear advice across the disciplines on how to integrate sources, how to cite sources correctly, and what the final format should be in MLA, APA, Chicago, or CBE style.

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FOR INSTRUCTORS:

• Lore,
  Written and edited at the University of Illinois, Chicago
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/lore
  A new e-journal for and by adjuncts and teaching assistants, Lore uses the interactive potential of the Internet to invite reader participation and offers useful advice and insights on teaching and the profession.
• TechNotes
  Written and compiled by Nick Carbone
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/technotes
  An e-mail delivered newsletter and Web site, TechNotes provides tips on teaching with technology, a breaking news service, classroom-ready annotated links and discussion questions, and highlights from online discussions about writing and the teaching of writing.
• The Bedford Bibliography Online
  Patricia Bizzell, College of the Holy Cross;
  Bruce Herzberg, Bentley College; and
  Nedra Reynolds, University of Rhode Island
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/bb
  Long recognized as an indispensable introduction to the field of rhetoric and composition, The Bedford Bibliography for Teachers of Writing provides a convenient resource for instructors who want to familiarize themselves with the growing body of scholarship or acquire and overview of the discipline. Approximately 400 bibliographic entries guide readers to books, articles, periodicals, sites and bibliographies that represent the theoretical and pedagogical concerns most prevalent in composition studies today.
• The Bedford Bibliography for Teachers of Basic Writing
  Linda Adler-Kassner, Eastern Michigan University
  Greg Glau, Arizona State University
  For the Conference on Basic Writing
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/basicbib
  This bibliography offers teachers engages in the study and practice of basic writing theory, pedagogy, and program administration an indispensable guide to the best work in the field. Over 119 contributing teachers and scholars researched and annotated the 252 entries found in this collection, making it the most current and concise record of the conversation about basic writing.
• Voices from the Field, by Dawn Skorczewski
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/voices
  This Web site is an online conversation about the teaching of writing. Monthly interviews profile composition instructors engaging topics of current interest, from using MOOs in the classroom to teaching writing as a social process.
• Plagiarism Workshop, developed by Nick Carbone
  http://bedfordstmartins.com/plagiarism
  This is the launch page for a discussion on plagiarism and is an example of a workshop sponsored by Bedford/St. Martin's at colleges across the country and now fully adapted for instructors as an online workshop. It argues that teaching researching involves teaching students how to manage sources --keep research logs, portfolios, and source collections (bibliographies).

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