Based on the Scott Foresman Handbook, SF Compact offers a simple, brief, and inexpensive reference, as well as ample exercises and thorough coverage of research and documentation. Includes thorough coverage of MLA, APA, CMS, and CSE documentation through the context of the writing processes, writing for academic and public forums, style, design and shape of writing, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, research and writing, and documentation. A useful reference for any professionals who generate correspondence.