College Writing Skills with Readings (10th Edition)
Author: John Langan and Zoe Albright
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Publication Date: January 11, 2018
ISBN-10: 1259680932
ISBN-13: 978-1259680939
College Writing Skills with Readings emphasizes the importance of purposeful writing by focusing on the four essential bases: unity, support, coherence, and sentence skills. This 10th edition provides clear, step-by-step guidance on how to organize thoughts, transform ideas into a strong thesis, and provide the necessary supporting evidence to build a compelling claim. The curriculum leads students through the complete writing process, from initial drafting to the final stages of revising and editing, resulting in well-composed and professional essays.
By placing all reading, writing, and essay examples within three key realms—Personal, Academic, and Workplace (PAW)—this text grounds the writing experience in real-world application. This approach reinforces the idea that effective communication is a vital skill in every facet of life, helping students bridge the gap between classroom exercises and practical success in their future careers and personal endeavors.
