1. This term you are required to purchase compclass, an online course space for your Composition book by Diana Hacker, Rules for Writers, Sixth Edition (©2008, Bedford/St. Martin’s) welcome to compclass www.yourcompclass.com

2. compclass is a learning space that includes: The complete handbook with highlighting, note-taking, and printing tools Your own blog space Course assignments and tutorials Your own writing space (including numerous word processing tools) Threaded discussion forums www.yourcompclass.com

3. To get compclass, you can: 1.Purchase access online at www.yourcompclass.com 2. Purchase access through your local bookstore via a printed access card: –Packaged with Hacker, Rules for Writers, Sixth Edition –Available Separately (via a printed activation card)

4. www.yourcompclass.com Accessing compclass If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): Alert! Do not throw away your activation card until you’ve registered! 1.Go to the site address below. 2.Click on “Students Register Your Code”.

5. 3. Scroll down until you find “CompClass for Rules for Writers, 6e”. 4. Click on “Register Your Code”. http://www.yourcompclass.com Accessing compclass continued… If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): Alert! Do not throw away your access card until you’ve registered!

6. www.yourcompclass.com Accessing compclass 1. Enter in: Your printed activation code Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your Portal username) 2. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 3. Re-enter your email address Your account will be created and you will be able to access compclass.

7. When purchasing compclass online: Go to: http://www.yourcompclass.com 1.Click “Students Purchase Access Today” from the home page 2.Scroll down until you find “CompClass for Rules for Writers, 6e”. Click on “Purchase Access Today”. 3. Enter your school data Select the state your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor

8. Purchasing compclass online continued… 4. Choose the subscription length you would like to purchase. 5. Enter in: Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your compclass username) 6. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 7. Re-enter your email address 8. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information. 9. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using compclass.

9. Want to try before you buy? 1. Go to the site address (listed below). 2. Go to “Find Your Class” and click on “Rules for Writers, 6e”. 3. Click on the PREVIEW “CompClass as a Student.” www.yourcompclass.com

10. Whether you need technical help working with compclass features, content, registration, refunds, or you simply forgot your username or password, contact technical support: (800) 936-6899 techsupport@bfwpub.com Need more help? Also consult the student FAQs and Quick Start Guide (from the help button on your CompClass course home page) for additional information!