This classic text includes writing instruction, readings, and a handbook section, offering readers a complete introduction to writing in one comprehensive volume. Complete coverage of the writing process covers all aspects of writing from prewriting to outlining to final draft while examples of student drafts help demystify writing. Nine chapters on the methods of rhetorical development include essays, stories, and poems as models of the mode or as springboards for writing and class discussion. Ideal for individuals interested in improving their writing skills.