Writing In College: From Competence to Excellence (Guptill, 2016) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-SA)Written with a lively voice and student comments, this textbook guides students transitioning to college-level writing, moving beyond the five-paragraph essay to more advanced text engagement. It offers practical advice on critical thinking, thesis development, and understanding professors’ expectations

This textbook offers a comprehensive guide for first-year writing students, featuring lessons, examples, exercises, and definitions tailored to various reading and writing scenarios encountered in academic settings. Its modular design allows instructors to select sections that complement their teaching approaches, making it a versatile resource for enhancing students’ writing skills.

Oregon Writes Open Writing Text (Kepka) – LibreTexts (CC BY) This textbook guides students through rhetorical and assignment analysis, the writing process, researching, citing, rhetorical modes, and critical reading. Uses accessible but rigorous readings by professionals throughout the college composition field.

This textbook focuses on writing instruction with a regional perspective, incorporating themes and examples pertinent to the Pacific region. It aims to engage students by connecting writing skills to local contexts and issues, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of composition within their own communities. The material includes diverse writing exercises and readings that reflect …

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This textbook is a derivative of seven creative commons texts—Successful Writing, Writer’s Handbook, A Guide to Perspective Analysis, Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, English for Business Success, and Visual Rhetoric. Jennifer Schaller and Tammy Wolf reduced the original text content; additionally, they created original introductions and added original chapters