This classic rhetoric-reader-handbook offers students a complete course in writing in the rhetorical modes in one comprehensive volume.

For 30 years, Student's Book of College English has enjoyed a reputation for clarity, accessibility, and comprehensiveness. This Tenth Edition continues the tradition with sound instruction in the rhetorical strategies, strong professional and student readings, thorough coverage of argumentation and research, and a reference handbook with self-test exercises. Revised to reflect important innovations in composition pedagogy, this edition also features increased attention to visual elements, updated discussions of Internet research and documentation, and a new section for ESL students.

This affordable Books à la Carte Edition features the exact same content from our traditional textbook in a convenient, notebook-ready loose-leaf format – allowing students to take only what they need to class. As a bonus, the Books à la Carte Edition is accompanied by a full-color, laminated Study Card that’s a perfect tool to help students prepare for exams.