Susan X Day je autorkou a spoluautorkou viac ako tucta vysokoškolských učebníc z oblasti rétoriky, gramatiky a literatúry. Jej výskum sa zameriava na osobnosť, rozvoj záujmov a využitie technológií na diaľku v psychoterapii. Predtým, ako začala doktorát z psychológie, vyučovala angličtinu na Illinois State University 20 rokov. Jej práce bola publikovaná v prestížnych časopisoch.
A concise handbook of grammatical rules for freshman composition, this text is designed for teachers who prefer to present their own rhetorical instruction. Revisions in this edition include a more process-oriented approach to writing, incorporation of the MLA and APA documentation styles, and a appendix on using computers in the writing process.
Offers a wealth of literary selections as material for students to read and write about. The authors furnish both responsive and critical writing topics in each chapter.