Process and Practice: Composition for Canadian Students

Process and Practice, 6/e, is a concise, practical text that focuses on the process of writing essays. From the first part, the process approach emphasizes the skills of prewriting activities, composing drafts, and editing. One prime feature of this edition is the new sample "short essay" done in two drafts, with commentary on why each change was made. Three new, shorter essays provide a greater variety of choice.

Ronald Conrad is a Professor Emeritus of English at Ryerson Polytechnic University. While at Ryerson he taught in many areas including Canadian literature, Victorian literature, composition, and creative writing. His focus on teaching effective writing skills has resulted in the publication of many well-received composition textbooks. Ronald Conrad has lived and travelled throughout the world, and speaks French and Spanish fluently. Now retired from teaching, he enjoys pursuing many activities including hiking, skiing, and wilderness canoeing.