Writing First: Practice in Context With Readings

'Writing First - Practice In Content' is the only developmental that places primary emphasis on students' own writing while at the same time providing ample opportunity for practice and drill. As students use their own drafts to practice sentence, paragraph, and essay writing skills, they also complete workbook-style mastery exercises that reinforce those skills. An engaging visual format highlights key information and makes the test easy to use. By addressing students as serious writers and giving them the support they need, 'Writing First' helps them lay a solid foundation for success in college.

Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell have taught college composition and basic writing for more than 25 years and have authored many widely adopted textbooks including Patterns for College Writing (2009), Foundations First: Sentences and Paragraphs (2008), and the new text Focus on Writing: Paragraphs and Essays (2008).  Laurie Kirszner teaches composition, literature, and creative writing at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Stephen Mandell is the founder and former director of the basic writing program at Drexel University, where he teaches composition, literature, and technical and business writing.