He then explored the topic by looping, cubing and clustering, and finally focusing before writing a trial draft. As a teaching tool, this book is invaluable. As a student textbook, it is equally valuable and does everything except write the actual assignment, and even for that there are examples and very specific guidelines for any type of written or comprehension assignment a student might be asked to perform. When I cook, I like a cookery book which talks to me while I get the ingredients together and go through the procedures. When I teach, I like a teaching book which also talks to me and my students as we collaborate in perfecting the art of reading and writing.
Guidelines does just that.