A Pocket Style Manual
Diana Hacker; Nancy Sommers
Tenth Edition | ©2025
Words ignite change, challenge perspectives, and shape cultures. Help your students learn to think critically, craft compelling arguments, and develop a voice with impact far beyond the classroom. Give them the tools to write with confidence, because their voices matter.
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Achieve for English supports process-based writing instruction by guiding students through drafting, feedback, revision, and reflection. With tools that emphasise rhetorical awareness, writing development, and thoughtful use of AI, instructors can support confident, purposeful writing in composition and literature courses.
Achieve helps students develop stronger writing habits while giving instructors visibility into how students plan, revise, and think about their writing. Writing tools include:
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A new AI Literacy and Ethics Module helps students understand what AI is, how it works, and how it can be used responsibly in academic contexts. This module strengthens ethical reasoning and supports informed decision-making around AI use in writing courses.
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Personalised Training and Resources: Macmillan Learning’s team of experts is here to support you, every step of the way. Whether you need help setting up your course, using analytics tools, or customising materials, we’re here to help.

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