This term you are required to purchase compclass, an online course space for your Composition book by Diana Hacker, The Bedford Handbook, Seventh Edition (©2007, Bedford/St. Martin’s) welcome to compclass

compclass is a learning space that includes: The complete Handbook with highlighting, note- taking, and printing tools Your own blog space Course assignments and tutorials Your own writing space (including numerous word processing tools) Threaded discussion forums

To get compclass, you can: 1.Purchase access online at 2. Purchase access through your local bookstore via a printed access card: –Packaged with Hacker, The Bedford Handbook, Seventh Edition –Available Separately (via a printed activation card)

1.Go to the site address below. 2.Click on “Students Register Your Code”. Accessing compclass If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): Alert! Do not throw away your activation card until you’ve registered!

Accessing compclass continued… If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): 3. Scroll down until you find “CompClass for The Bedford Handbook, 7e”. 4. Click on “Register Your Code”. Alert! Do not throw away your access card until you’ve registered!

1. Enter in: Your printed activation code Your first name and last name Your address (which will serve as your Portal username) 2. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 3. Re-enter your address Your account will be created and you will be able to access compclass. Accessing compclass

When purchasing compclass online: Go to: 1.Click “Students Purchase Access Today” from the home page 2.Scroll down until you find “CompClass for The Bedford Handbook, 7e”. Click on “Purchase Access Today”. 3. Enter your school data Select the state your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor

4. Choose the subscription length you would like to purchase. 5. Enter in: Your first name and last name Your address (which will serve as your compclass username) 6. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 7. Re-enter your address 8. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information. 9. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using compclass. Purchasing compclass online continued…

Want to try before you buy? 1. Go to the site address (listed below). 2. Go to “Find Your Class” and click on “A Writer’s Reference 6e”. 3. Click on the PREVIEW “CompClass as a Student.”

Whether you need technical help working with compclass features, content, registration, refunds, or you simply forgot your username or password, contact technical support: (800) Need more help? Also consult the student FAQs and Quick Start Guide (from the help button on your CompClass course home page) for additional information!