Achieve eBook
Achieve for Readers and Writers is a digital platform that houses our UCWR 110 ebook Everything's an Argument/Writing Responsibly along with Diana Hacker's A Writer's Reference handbook. In addition, the Achieve site has writing tools and resources that will support your work in UCWR 110. Using the course code sent by instructors, students can purchase the platform and ebooks at the Student Store Online.
Purchase Options
Instant Access: You will receive instant access to Achieve when you purchase it directly from your course link your UCWR 110 instructor sent you via your .luc.edu account. Select the access period you want to buy (1-term), add it to your cart, create an Achieve account, and follow the check-out process. You’re all set! Bookmark this link to return to Achieve quickly the next time.
From the Bookstore: If you have purchased an access code at the Loyola Bookstore, please note that the physical access card containing your code will be shipped to you in the mail. When it has arrived, go to your course link and enter the code exactly as it appears on the access card. Create an account and you’re in! Bookmark this link to return to Achieve quickly the next time.
Grace Period: If you need to access Achieve but cannot register just yet (e.g., your bookstore code is delayed or you’re waiting for funds), you can get 14 days of free access. Select the “Start a Grace Period” option at your course link, create an account, and you’re in. You will need to purchase long-term access or enter you access code in order to use the product beyond the 14 days (see above for that process).
Finding Your eBook
Your custom eBook (Lunsford, Everything's An Argument with Writing Responsibly, edited by Sherrie Weller, 2020-2021 Edition) is housed in the dropdown menu under your name on the top right-hand corner of the page.
To view it, click your name and select “Read ebook on Vitalsource Bookshelf.” To download the ebook to a computer, tablet, or mobile device for offline access, follow these instructions.
You will also see an ebook link on the left-hand side of the page. This link will take you to a writing handbook that is embedded into the Achieve system. This is not your required text, but feel free to use it for reference.
Questions?
Contact MacMillan's Achieve support HERE.
