For first-year English composition courses.

Focusing on purpose, process, patterns, and situation in each self-contained chapter, this efficient guide stands alone in ease of use and teachability.

This streamlined writing guide leads students through the writing process for each of the purpose-based assignment chapters, giving them consistent, detailed guidance in one place to complete their assignments without having to flip between chapters.  In addition to the convenient structure, The Prentice Hall Essential Guide provides high-interest readings by "name brand" authors, and student models, each in both first and final draft.