From its well-chosen essays to its thorough editorial apparatus to its distinctive organization,The Compact Readerprovides the fundamental support students need to write successfully. The unique dual organization -- rhetorical and thematic -- introduces students to essential strategies of writing while engaging them with brief readings on captivating topics. For the instructor who wants a concise, effective means for teaching students to think critically about the connection between form and content,The Compact Readeris the perfect choice.