Allows instructors to assign exercises based on the learning styles of their students and choose the activities which appeal to their own teaching style. Gives students the opportunity to learn by doing, working alone or in groups. Computer-Classroom versions of all activities in the book. Allows instructors to easily teach composition in the computer classroom with all of the activities available on the textbook website. Allows instructors to assign chapter reading that students can understand and then elaborate on the text in their own words.
Students learn by both reading and doing.
Help with Mechanics and Other Tools, Narrative Paper Links, Explanatory Paper Links, and Links for Instructors. Each section of the appendix will be specific to a section of the book. Cuts down on the instructor's workload by answering many students' questions. Provides students with models of good writing that are not as intimidating as professionally written essays. Peer Review Checksheets for each rhetorical mode or specific assignment.