This manual investigates the pedagogical strategies required to effectively teach the mechanics, styles, and purposes of expository prose to students. Thomas S. Kane and Leonard J. Peters provide a structured framework for instructors, drawing upon their extensive experience in composition theory and rhetoric. The text argues that clear writing is a teachable skill that relies on the systematic application of specific rhetorical techniques and the understanding of diverse writing purposes.

Educators frequently cite this manual as a foundational resource for composition instructors seeking structured guidance on teaching prose. The text is noted for its clear, methodical approach to complex rhetorical concepts.