This text is a comprehensive guide to developing well-focused paragraphs and
short essays. It is an all-in-one rhetoric/reader/handbook which carefully paces
instruction and brings about an active experience in the relationship between
reading, thinking, and writing. The book is characterized by simple yet complete
explanations, and ample opportunity for students to discuss, practice and write.
This book should be of interest to students taking a basic writing course which
deals with paragraph and essay-level writing.