Ten Steps is designed to help students figure out what they want to say, then do so as easily and effectively as possible. The book provides key tools and concepts that lead students through a step-by-step process from start to finish. The book"s unique layout - detail on the right page, key points and examples on the left - makes Ten Steps an easy and compelling read. The KISS (Keep It Simple) principle is emphasized throughout. Another very useful feature is the side-by-side comparison between APA and MLA reference systems, an area students so often have issues with. The 3rd edition of Ten Steps sold 35,000 copies. The Blether Book Review called it a great reference for students The major improvements in the 4th Edition include: * An expanded research section for more effective research * A complete overhaul of the outline section, especially useful to help students synthesize information from different sources. Who benefits from Ten Steps? We"ve found that students in Nursing, Education, Sciences and Engineering get as much or more value from Ten Steps as those in straight English programs. It also helps students in high school and academic upgrading improve their writing ability.