Using a step-by-step approach to college writing, this text motivates students to learn about writing, challenges them to find something interesting to write about, and offers guidance as they develop ideas into paragraphs and essays. It features collaborative activities, extensive coverage of the writing process, a thorough grammar usage review, and in-depth, practical instruction in rhetorical modes. An emphasis on real-world application of the skills being taught helps prepare students for the writing challenges of their college and professional lives.