Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum

Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum, 14th Edition, co-authored by Laurence Behrens and Leonard J. Rosen, is an academic textbook designed for undergraduate students enrolled in freshman composition. The volume establishes practical approaches to source-based composition, assisting developing academic writers as they learn to interpret complex published materials and produce well-structured papers for their college courses.

Instruction focuses directly on fundamental college-level writing skills, specifically summary, critique, synthesis, analysis, and research. The text delivers explicit, step-by-step guidance on creating formal papers based on source materials, enabling students to evaluate external texts, isolate supporting evidence, and compose clear analytical drafts.

This edition also integrates targeted lessons on rhetorical argumentation, placing explicit emphasis on logos, ethos, and pathos. Intended for students taking writing across the curriculum courses, the textbook provides structured practice for undergraduates seeking to frame persuasive arguments and handle source material effectively across varied discipline areas.