Exploring Writing

Exploring Writing: Paragraphs and Essays, 4th Edition, is a textbook that emphasizes writing skills and the composition process. Written by John Langan and published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, the volume encourages new writers to approach composition as an acquired ability developed through exploration.

Instruction is structured around four foundational writing bases: unity, support, coherence, and sentence skills. The text demonstrates how these core principles apply to diverse writing situations, helping students organize their ideas and communicate effectively.

This edition incorporates eleven new readings, including selections from Carol Dweck and Ta-Nehisi Coates. These works engage students in the composition process and support their growth in academic and workplace communication.