1. The required textbook for this course is Axelrod and Cooper’s Concise Guide to Writing, 5e, by Axelrod and Cooper (©2009, Bedford/St. Martin’s)

2. <bedfordstmartins
<bedfordstmartins.com/conciseguide> This free Web site offers help with reading, writing, research, and documentation.

3. Also required for this course
Sticks and Stones and Other Student Essays, Sixth Edition
A unique collection of essays written by students around
Shows how other students completed their writing assignments
A $12.50 value packaged with The Guide at no extra charge.

4. Also required for this course
Sticks and Stones and Other Student Essays, Sixth Edition
A unique collection of essays written by students around
Shows how other students completed their writing assignments
A $12.50 value packaged with The Guide at no extra charge.

5. Also required for this course
Research Pack
This package includes the i-cite visualizing sources CD-ROM, quick access cards for using MLA and APA documentation styles, and access to Research Pack Online.
Packaged with The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing at no additional cost.

6. Also required for this course
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary in paperback
Every writer needs a dictionary.
Packaged with The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing at no additional cost.