1. The required textbook for this course is Joining the Conversation, by Mike Palmquist ( © 2010, Bedford/St. Martin’s)

2. http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/con versation1e http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/con versation1e This free Web site offers help with reading, writing, research, and documentation.

3. Also required for this course: Joining the Conversation e-Book The complete contents of the book online Searchable, bookmarkable, 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: WAC Pack MLA 09 This package includes the quick access cards for using MLA, APA, CSE, and Chicago documentation styles. Packaged with Joining the Conversation at no additional cost.

5. Also required for this course: This package includes the quick access card for tutorials and exercises on writing, citing, and reviewing. Packaged with Joining the Conversation at $5 additional cost. Re:Writing Plus

6. Also required for this course: This package includes access to course space with opportunities for reading, writing, collaboration and discussion, and drafting and feedback. Packaged with Joining the Conversation at $5 additional cost. Comp Class for Joining the Conversation

7. Also required for this course: This package offers hands- on source practice and tutorials. Packaged with Joining the Conversation at no additional cost. i-cite: visualizing sources

8. Also required for this course: This package offers new ways to understand argument and the importance of audience, support, and presentation. Packaged with Joining the Conversation at no additional cost. i-claim: visualizing arguments

9. Also required for this course: This package introduces the fundamentals of visual composition in an interactive medium. Packaged with Joining the Conversation at no additional cost. ix: visual exercises

10. Also required for this course: This package offers advice for planning, preparing, and presenting work in a writing class with an oral component. Packaged with Joining the Conversation at no additional cost. Oral Presentations in the Composition Course

11. Also required for this course: This package includes the quick access card for tutorials and exercises on writing, citing, and reviewing. Packaged with Joining the Conversation at no additional cost. Portfolio Keeping, 2e