NEW full-color design: The text's updated design is not only more modern, but more functional as well. The use of full color throughout the book adds visual appeal for students while highlighting key material—helping them make connections and find the information they need.
NEW visual learning: Each section of the book opens with color photographs and accompanying writing prompts that relate to the material students are about to learn, immediately engaging students in the writing and critical thinking process. In addition, more than twenty compelling visuals have been integrated throughout the text—each supported by an accompanying writing prompt or activity.
NEW contemporary writing exercises and activities engage students’ interest in current, relevant issues and help students apply concepts to contemporary culture and everyday life.
NEW expanded Mastery Tests: Four key chapters, including "Fragments," "Run-ons," "Commas," and "Subject-Verb Agreement," now include five Mastery Tests each. In addition, more Mastery Tests have been added so that every chapter in Part Two now includes Mastery Tests for each skill.
NEW integrated Online Learning Center (OLC): Materials from the OLC are now integrated throughout the text using the recurring OLC icon. The icon prompts students to visit the free Web site whenever there is additional help available online. The updated OLC appeals to all learning styles, and provides interactive media for more effective learning.
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