The "Backpack Edition "of Roberts comprehensive anthology gives readers the same thoroughcoverage ofwriting about literature in a briefer and affordableformat. It Includes complete coverage of writing about each element. Part I, is devoted toReading, Responding to, and Writing about Literature. There is a thorough overview of the research process, including a full-length model research paper inAppendix I and MLA recommendations for documenting surces in Appendix II. "