INTRO. TO ACADEMIC WRITING 3/E VOIR 291566 193395
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The Third Edition of Introduction to Academic Writing, by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, continues in the tradition of helping students to master the standard organizational patterns of the paragraph and the basic concepts of essay writing. The text's time-proven approach integrates the study of rhetorical patterns and the writing process with extensive practice in sentence structure and mechanics.   Features of the Third Edition: A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the process of writing. Clear, succinct explanations help students to understand and apply key concepts and rules. Numerous models and varied practice support students at all stages of writing. NEW instruction and practice in summary writing prepare students for academic work. NEW Try It Out! exercises give students opportunities to assess mastery of skills. NEW self-editing and peer-editing worksheets mortivate students to revise their work. Introduction to Academic Writing is also available with CriterionSM Publisher's Version, which provides instant online feedback on student writing:  Students simply submit their writing online and instantly receive personalized feedback on: Grammar, Usage, Style, Mechanics, Organization, and Development (essays only). Students can turn in better writing, and teachers can save time spent correcting drafts.   Click on the "Resources" link to order the edition with CriterionSM Publisher's Version    The Longman Academic Writing Series consists of: Level 1 Fundamentals of Academic Writing Level 2 First Steps in Academic Writing, Second Edition Level 4 Writing Academic English, Fourth Edition 

Table of Contents:
Part I              The Paragraph   Chapter 1        Paragraph Format   What Is Academic Writing?   Organization Paragraph Format Model: Handwritten Assignment Introducing Myself Model: Computer-Written Assignment Introducing Myself   Capitalization Capitalization Rules   Sentence Structure Model: Sentence Structure A Person Who Has Made a Difference: George Lucas Simple Sentences Subject-Verb Agreement Fragments   The Writing Process Overview Step 1   Prewriting Step 2   Organizing Step 3   Writing Step 4   Polishing: Revising and Editing   Review Writing Assignment     Chapter 2        Narrative Paragraphs   Model: Narrative Paragraph Earthquake!   Organization Time Order       Time Order Signals   Sentence Structure Model: Compound Sentences Omusubi Kororin Compound Sentences with and, but, so, and or       Coordinating Conjunctions   Punctuation Three Comma Rules   The Writing Process       Freewriting Model: Freewriting A Memorable Event in My Life   Review Writing Assignment       Chapter 3        Paragraph Structure   Organization Three Parts of a Paragraph Model: Three Parts of a Paragraph A Hawaiian Wedding The Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Examples The Concluding Sentence   Punctuation Apostrophes   The Writing Process Outlining Model: Detailed Outline Music Styles and Fashion   Review Writing Assignment Summary Writing I     Chapter 4        Descriptive Paragraphs   Organization       Model: Descriptive Paragraph The Stairway Spatial Order Spatial Order Signals Topic Sentences for Descriptive Paragraphs Supporting Sentences for Descriptive Paragraphs       Model: Descriptive Details My Banana Garden Paragraph Unity   Sentence Structure Model: Compound Sentences SupaiVillage Compound Sentences with yet, for, and nor Varying Sentence Openings   The Writing Process Clustering Model: Clustering A Place from My Childhood   Review     Skill Sharpeners Writing Assignment     Chapter 5        Logical Division of Ideas   Organization Model: Logical Division of Ideas Paragraph Why I Don’t Have a Credit Card Logical Division of Ideas Coherence Using Nouns and Pronouns Consistently Transition Signals   Sentence Structure Run-Ons and Comma Splices   Review     Skill Sharpeners Writing Assignment       Chapter 6        Process Paragraphs   Organization Model: Process Paragraph How to Build a One-Match Campfire Time Order       Time Order Signals   Sentence Structure Model: Clauses and Complex Sentences How to Give the Cat a Pill Clauses Complex Sentences       Subordinates   Review     Skill Sharpeners Writing Assignment       Chapter 7        Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs   Organization Models: Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs     Paragraph 1: Right Brain/Left Brain     Paragraph 2: Two Job Applicants Block Organization Point-by-Point Organization   Sentence Structure Model: Comparison/Contrast SignalsTwo Varieties of English Comparison Signals Contrast Signals   Review     Skill Sharpeners Writing Assignment       Chapter 8        Definition Paragraphs   Organization       Models: Definition Paragraphs             Paragraph 1: The Underground Railroad             Paragraph 2: Courage   Sentence Structure Model: Appositives and Adjective Clauses Holidays with Pagan Origins Appositives Adjective Clauses Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses     Subject Pronouns: who, which, that     Object Pronouns: whom, which, that, Ø (no pronoun)     Clauses with when   Review     Skill Sharpeners Review Practice       Part II   The Essay   Chapter 9        Essay Organization   Organization Three Parts of an Essay Model: Essay Structure Styles of Popular Music     The Introductory Paragraph     Body Paragraphs     The Concluding Paragraph Transitions Between Paragraphs Essay Outlining  Model: Essay Outline   Planning an Essay Step 1  Prewriting Step 2  Organizing Step 2A  Group Ideas Logically Step 2B  Make an Outline   Review     Skill Sharpeners Writing Assignment Summary Writing II     Chapter 10      Opinion Essays   Model: Opinion Essay The Right to Die   Organization The Introductory Paragraph Body Paragraphs The Concluding Paragraph   Developing Supporting Details Quotations     Rules for Using and Punctuating Quotations Statistics   Review     Skill Sharpeners Writing Assignment     Appendices   Appendix A: Journal Writing     How Journal Writing Can Help You     How to Start   Appendix B: Correction Symbols   Appendix C: Summary of Puncutation Rules   Appendix D: Kinds of Sentences and Master List of Connecting Words     Kinds of Sentences     Connecting Words         Coordinating Conjunctions         Subordinating Conjunctions         Subordinating Words for Adjective Clauses   Appendix E: Master Chart of Transition Signals   Appendix F: Peer-Editing and Self-Editing Worksheets; Scoring Rubrics     Scoring Rubrics     Peer-Editing     Self-Editing  


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780131933958
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson Education (US)
  • Height: 274 mm
  • No of Pages: 221
  • Spine Width: 8 mm
  • Width: 210 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0131933957
  • Publisher Date: 16 Nov 2006
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 430 gr


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