Writing With a Purpose by James McNab McCrimmon

Writing with a Purpose: Tenth Edition

Authors: James McNab McCrimmon & Joseph F. Trimmer

Genre: Writing Reference • Composition • Rhetoric • Student Handbook

Comprehensive Writing Resource

Ideal for first-year composition courses, this tenth edition blends four essential components—rhetoric, readings, research guidance, and a handbook—into one cohesive resource. McCrimmon and Trimmer emphasize the pivotal role of purpose in writing, guiding students from idea generation to polished final drafts.

What Sets It Apart

• Purpose-Driven Instruction: Encourages clarity of intent in writing tasks, dramatically improving effectiveness.
• Integrated Learning: Combines model texts, explanatory essays, research strategies, and grammar tools—saving you from flipping between multiple books.
• Student-Centered Design: Packed with clear examples, engaging exercises, and structured lessons for sustained skill-building.

Teacher & Student Appeal

• Classroom Staple: Trusted by instructors for over a decade as a go-to resource in college writing programs.
• Updated Content: The tenth edition features refreshed readings and modernized research guidance tailored to contemporary writing demands.

Ideal For

• College students in composition or introductory writing courses
• Instructors seeking an all-in-one teaching textbook for writing fundamentals
• Adult learners who want a structured guide through the full writing process

Edition Details

• Edition: Tenth (1991), Houghton Mifflin
• Length: ~672 pages
• ISBN‑10: 0395432200 • ISBN‑13: 978‑0395432204

Why This Book Works

• Holistic approach: Supports writers through every stage—from thesis formation to final proofreading.
• Enhanced research support: Offers reliable strategies for source selection and documentation.
• Proven classroom effectiveness: Endorsed by teachers for fostering consistent writing improvement.

Equip your classroom or writing journey with this definitive guide—Writing with a Purpose: Tenth Edition—and discover the power of purposeful expression.