Using This Book

This book aligns with Cleveland State University’s First-Year Writing Program’s shared ENG 100/101 curriculum while also including concepts and practices unique to Melanie Gagich’s classroom.

Students are expected to read assigned chapters for homework, which will help them prepare for upcoming writing assignments, and to have access to this book in class on days when readings are assigned. Students may access the book using smart phones, tablets, laptops, or print it. If a student chooses to print the book, please be aware that some chapters include links to videos and to outside readings. Students who print the book are still responsible for accessing these outside materials.