Gives students guided online activities that are both text-tied and relevant so that they can better understand and explore key concepts, as well as teaches students the necessary skills that they will need throughout college to research and document online sources. Offers instructors a easy way to incorporate relevant technology into their classroom. Offers consistency in your writing program by tying the online activities to the structure and organization of The Contemporary Writer. Allows instructors to add an extensive online component to their classroom or to teach entirely online with just a few clicks. Helps students become more confident and proficient at using computers as tools in their writing.
Assignments reflect content of readings.
Allow students to begin writing well-constructed essays from the first chapter on. Gives students practice in working collaboratively and provides help in generating ideas, producing drafts and revising. Allows instructors the flexibility to cover contemporary topics in depth with their composition students. Discussions are closely integrated with the accompanying readings. Emphasizes the connection between reading and writing.