Part One Writing Well: (1) Writing for Your Readers. (2) Choosing Words Wisely. (3) Writing Effective Sentences. (4) Writing Proficient Paragraphs. (5) Cornerstones for Composing. (6) Typical Expository Patterns. (7) Fundamentals of Argument and Persuasion. Part Two Special Skills: (8) Reading and Writing in College Classes. (9) Writing about Literature. (10) Researched Writing. (11) Practical Career Writing. Part Three Handbook: (12) Background in Grammar. (13) Revising Index. (14) Glossary of Usage.