Showing 26 results for Rhetoric and Composition titles

A Method for Writing Essays about Literature 3e

by Paul Headrick

A perfect companion for any literature course, A Method for Writing Essays about Literature Third Edition is designed to help students understand how to write literary essays and perform literary analyses. Students learn by completing exercises found throughout the text that help them understand the interplay of ideas and structure, which helps them…

A Reader’s Guide to Writing

by Lash Keith Vance et al.

Written by instructors for instructors, A Reader’s Guide to Writing puts student learning at the forefront—all in a dynamic and affordable solution. Offering a curated instruction on how to be a critical reader, it’s designed to help students transfer the skills they’re building into their writing assignments. Over 30 essays of varying difficulty provide…

Active Voices: The Language of College and Composition

by Jeffrey Klausman

Active Voices invites students into a world that can often be mysterious and frustrating: the world of specialized terminologies, processes, goals, and structures that guide a college education. The text is designed for instructors who are knowledgeable and innovative in the ways they deliver their writing instruction. It aims to prepare students to…

Cites and Sources: Student Guide to APA Style, 6th Edition

by Jane Haig et al.

Previously published by Nelson. Cites & Sources: Student Guide to APA Style is a clear and accessible guide to the many changes and updates to APA Style documentation required by the new edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020). Cites & Sources streamlines the new requirements, highlights new guidance rules,…

Essay Essentials with Readings, 7th Edition

by Rhonda Dynes et al.

Previously published by Nelson. Over six editions, Essay Essentials with Readings has developed a loyal following because of its reputation for being straightforward and practical, providing students with the guidance and support they need to develop their written communication skills. With a clean layout, clear explanations, and opportunities to practise,…

Fit to Print 8e

by Joanne Buckley

Fit to Print is designed to be a brief, engaging text that covers all the basics of writing an essay in a scholarly environment. Going into its eighth edition, this text continues its tradition of teaching students how to organize and write an essay with attention to overcoming specific difficulties of grammar and style. Joanne Buckley believes there…

Interactive OpenStax: Writing Guide with Handbook

by OpenStax

This interactive eText combines the content of OpenStax’s Writing Guide with Handbook with the dynamic engagement features of Top Hat to create a rich, accessible, and affordable learning experience. Writing Guide with Handbook offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to first-year writing and composition, aligning with the goals, topics,…

Interchange: Reading and Writing Critically, 1st Edition

by Christine Carter et al.

Previously published by Nelson. Interchange: Reading and Writing Critically encourages students to read like a writer and write like a reader. This product was built from the ground up by two educators who are in touch with the needs of today’s students in the classroom. By examining robust, thematically based reading examples throughout each chapter,…

Signs: A Grammar Handbook

by Allison D. Smith, Sarah B. Gray

Going above and beyond the average grammar handbook, this title features sections on writing contexts, processes, and rhetorical argumentation. It uses tips, exercises, and notes for multilingual writers in order to give students helpful signposts on their journey toward effective language use. New to the second edition is a full section on composing…

The Bare Essentials, 10th Edition

by Sarah Norton, Brian Green, and Greg Holditch

The key to effective writing instruction is plenty of practice and immediate feedback. The class-tested and proven instructional approach of The Bare Essentials, combined with rich online grammar practice, will allow instructors to offer more personalized support to struggling writers without overwhelming them with grading. Known for clear explanations,…

The Bare Essentials, 9th Edition

by Sarah Norton et al.

Nelson - Known for clear explanations, a multitude of opportunities for practice, and a strong instructor support package, The Bare Essentials has, for over 25 years, been the preferred choice for students and instructors who need coverage of grammar and sentence- and paragraph-writing skills. For the next edition, we are moving to a more flexible format…

The Evolving Essay

by Sean Morey

With newly-updated rhetorical coverage, readings, and instructional videos, The Evolving Essay guides students through rhetorically-sound, research-based writing processes to reimagine their work for different genres such as photo essays, podcasts, and video. The detailed instruction encourages innovation from students and faculty alike, showcasing…