Connections: Writing for Your World is the only basic composition text to continuously and systematically connect writing to the real world and the workplace. The writing process is emphasized, paying special attention to methods of organizing, revising, and editing. By focusing on paragraph and essay writing, Connections builds basic writing skills that are essential in today's world. The Student Data CD contains files to accompany select activities and practices in the book, worksheets for Applying Your Skills activities, and additional reading and writing activities not found in the book.