Writing

Through four successful editions, Writing: A College Handbook 's positive approach has not only empowered students to write effectively, it has challenged students to consider why good writing matters. The Fifth Edition builds on this emphasis, exemplifying in clear, engaging prose the skills that students need to communicate in a wide variety of rhetorical contexts. A reliable and easy-to-use reference tool and an up-to-date rhetoric and research guide, Writing: A College Handbook invites students to discover the power of effective writing. Highlights of the Fifth Edition • Writing Outside the Academic Community • Writing and Technology • Making Connections between Readers and Writers • Document Design • Research and Documentation • Attention to Style