REA’s Essentials provide quick and easy access to critical information in a variety of different fields, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced. Essentials are helpful when preparing for exams, doing homework and are a lasting reference for students, teachers, and professionals. The Essentials of College & University Writing is packed with student-friendly topic reviews that explain everything about College & University writing. It’s a handy resource when preparing for English exams or doing homework, and it makes a great textbook companion. The book covers: reading skills, the active reading process, basic composition, narration in the first or third person, writing about literature, images, metaphors and symbols, themes in literature, research assignments, and creative writing. The Essentials of College & University Writing is also an invaluable resource for English teachers outlining a course curriculum, writing exams, and developing classroom assignments.