This unique, new composition manual goes beyond the methodology that teaches writing as an assemblage of parts. THE CRAFT OF WRITING follows a step-by-step method, concentrating on argumentative writing that permits the greatest conscious control of the writing process. The ultimate aim of the book is to make the student aware of movement as the decisive element in all writing. It is useful in preparing the student for every phase of college writing.

FEATURES
- offers a shift of emphasis from the mastery of isolated parts to perception of communications and expression as a whole.
- outlines the complete writing process step by step.
- presents a timely essay, Thoreau's "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience," which is both an interesting and useful writing aid for the student.
- provides a separate teacher's manual - a guide to classroom presentation.
- combines an interdisciplinary approach to student writing.
- conveys the importance of "movement" as the decisive element in stylistic approach.