1. Real Essays with Readings 4 th edition Susan Anker ©2012 Bedford/St. Martin’s ISBN-10: 0-312-64808-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-64808-4

2. Paper text Real Essays with Readings 4 th Edition Susan Anker ISBN-10: 0-312-64808-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-64808-4 CourseSmart e-Book: downloadable e-Book accessible on a computer or via app on the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android devices, Kindle Fire, Nook Color, or Nook Tablet Print book e-Books (1/2 the cost of the print book) WHAT TO BUY Required Text Available Formats

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4. WHY YOU NEED IT 1. It is required for this course 2. It will help you get a better grade. Period. You will be assigned exercises and activities from the book. You will be tested on material found in it. This book includes:  An emphasis on writing well in the real world—school, work, and everyday life  A serious focus on what really matters – the four basics of good writing, the four most serious errors in grammar

5. Profiles of Success showcase former students who explain why writing skills are important on the job. Helping you write in the real world : Profiles of Success

6. Helping you write in the real world : Advice from Those Who Have Been There “Advice from Those Who Have Been There” features students’ thoughts on using campus resources, managing your time, and setting short- and long- term goals.

7. Helping you focus: Four Basics of Good Writing Helping you focus: Four Basics of Good Writing Four Basics boxes help you focus first on the most important elements of writing.

8. Helping you focus: The Four Most Serious Errors Helping you focus: The Four Most Serious Errors The Four Most Serious Errors section helps you work out the most common— and important-- grammar problems first.

9. Get access to free online study tools Get access to free online study tools supplemental exercises guidelines on avoiding plagiarism research help annotated model essays advice on writing for the workplace graphic organizers

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