1. The required textbook for this course is The Bedford Guide for College Writers, 9e, by Kennedy, Kennedy, and Muth ( © 2011, Bedford/St. Martin’s)

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

3. Also required for this course The Bedford Guide for College Writers e- Book  The complete contents of the book online  Searchable, bookmark-able, and includes handy note-taking features  Writing spaces that allow you to save your work in your own personalized e-book  FREE when packaged with the print book  Half the print book price when purchased separately

4. Also required for this course Study Skills for College Writers A handy booklet full of activities to help you improve your study skills Lots of practical tips and strategies for managing time, taking notes, taking tests, and accessing college resources A $12.50 value packaged with The Guide at no extra charge.

5. Also required for this course CompClass An easy-to-use online course space that integrates all of the of The Bedford Guide media, like the e-book and companion book site, with course tools designed for reading, writing, practice, and discussion.

6. Also required for this course Research Pack A convenient guide to citing sources, the Bedford/ St. Martin’s Research Pack provides references for workings with APA, MLA, Chicago and CSE guidelines for citing sources. Packaged with The Bedford Guide for College Writers at no additional cost.

7. Also required for this course Oral Presentations in the Composition Course With sections on analyzing audiences, choosing effective language, using visual aids, and more, this booklet provides help for students’ most common challenges in developing oral presentations. Packaged with The Bedford Guide for College Writers at no additional cost.

8. Also required for this course Portfolio Keeping Brief and inexpensive, Portfolio Keeping is the first guide that provides all the information students need to use the portfolio method successfully in a writing course. Packaged with The Bedford Guide for College Writers at no additional cost.