The Norton Sampler: Short Essays for Composition (Eighth Edition)

It’s help me to do my homework

Bought it for an English class. Was a decent book though and wouldn't mind reading it even if I wasn't taking the class. I would recommend this to a friend.

Neat book, pretty ok price, the cover is paper so mine’s gotten all messed up from use

Very interesting essays and explanation of essay types, although the included essays don't follow the typical five-paragraph outline most teachers make you use for the types of essays included. So, don't look to the essays for exact reference! (and don't dissect my grammar--this is a review, not an essay)

Bought for English class...I'm not a reader and I didn't expect much as I was in "textbook (dry reading material) mode"...BUT I ENJOY THIS BOOK! It is great and I've found myself reading it casually.

This book has some (key word being some) great essays and helpful exercises for beginning a paper, but it is very basic. It provides ideas and structures that are helpful as a starting point for someone who needs more guidance and explanation on how to write a paper. It's not an exhilarating read, but it could be useful as a reference book.

Needed this for class, wasn't something I would've purchased otherwise. It's a good book. Only thing I don't like is the pages are made of a very very thin, almost tissue paper like material.

As an English teacher (secondary ed) I LOVE this book. It has several great writing samples for students in multiple genres. The students are interested in the pieces of writing and can easily recognize traits of effective and artistic writing.

Other than having somewhat thin pages, the book is the real deal and arrived well. Will help me in my studies.