Introduction to Academic Writing (The Longman Academic Writing Series, Level 3)

by Hogue, Ann; Oshima, Alice

• ISBN13: 9780131933958
• ISBN10: 0131933957
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780132915663
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-17
• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL
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Summary

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. #xA0; Features of the Third Edition: A step-by-step approachguides students seamlessly through the process of writing. Clear, succinct explanationshelp students to understand and apply key conepts and rules. Numerous modelsand varied practicesupport students at all stages of writing. NEWinstruction and practice in summary writingprepare students for academic work. NEW#xA0; Try It Out!exercises give students opportunities to assess mastery of skills. NEW#xA0; self-editingand peer-editingworksheets mortivate students to revise their work. Introduction to Academic Writingis also available with CriterionSMPublisher's Version,which provides instant#xA0;online feedback on student writing: #xA0; 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. #xA0; Click here for Introduction to Academic Writing#xA0; with CriterionSMPublisher's Version #xA0; The Longman Academic Writing Seriesconsists of: Level 1 Fundamentals of Academic Writing Level 2 First Steps in Academic Writing,Second Edition Level 4 Writing Academic English,Fourth Edition#xA0;

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xii
PART I THE PARAGRAPH	1	(144)
Paragraph Format	2	(21)
What Is Academic Writing?	3	(1)
Organization	3	(3)
Paragraph Format	3	(1)
Model: Handwritten Assignment Introducing Myself	3	(2)
Model: Computer-Written Assignment Introducing Myself	5	(1)
Capitalization	6	(4)
Capitalization Rules	7	(3)
Sentence Structure	10	(5)
Model: Sentence Structure A Person Who Has Made a Difference	10	(1)
George Lucas
Simple Sentences	11	(1)
Subject-Verb Agreement	11	(3)
Fragments	14	(1)
The Writing Process	15	(6)
Overview	15	(1)
Step 1 Prewriting	16	(1)
Step 2 Organizing	17	(1)
Step 3 Writing	18	(1)
Step 4 Polishing: Revising and Editing	18	(3)
Review	21	(1)
Writing Assignment	21	(2)
Narrative Paragraphs	23	(14)
Organization	24	(5)
Model: Narrative Paragraph Earthquake!	24	(1)
Time Order	24	(1)
Time Order Signals	25	(4)
Sentence Structure	29	(4)
Model: Compound Sentences	29	(1)
Omusubi Kororin
Compound Sentences with and, but so, and or	30	(1)
Coordinating Conjunctions	30	(3)
Punctuation	33	(1)
Three Comma Rules	33	(1)
The Writing Process	34	(1)
Freewriting	34	(1)
Model: Freewriting A Memorable Event in My Life	34	(1)
Review	35	(1)
Writing Assignment	36	(1)
Paragraph Structure	37	(23)
Organization	38	(13)
Three Parts of a Paragraph	38	(1)
Model: Three Parts of a Paragraph A Hawaiian Wedding	38	(1)
The Topic Sentence	39	(5)
Supporting Sentences	44	(1)
Examples	45	(2)
The Concluding Sentence	47	(4)
Punctuation	51	(3)
Apostrophes	51	(3)
The Writing Process	54	(2)
Outlining	54	(1)
Model: Detailed Outline Music Styles and Fashion	55	(1)
Review	56	(1)
Writing Assignment	57	(1)
Summary Writing I	57	(3)
Descriptive Paragraphs	60	(16)
Organization	61	(7)
Model: Descriptive Paragraph The Stairway	61	(1)
Spatial Order	62	(1)
Spatial Order Signals	62	(1)
Topic Sentences for Descriptive Paragraphs	63	(2)
Supporting Sentences for Descriptive Paragraphs	65	(1)
Model: Descriptive Details My Banana Garden	65	(2)
Paragraph Unity	67	(1)
Sentence Structure	68	(4)
Model: Compound Sentences Supai Village	68	(1)
Compound Sentences with yet, for, and nor	69	(1)
Varying Sentence Openings	70	(2)
The Writing Process	72	(1)
Clustering	72	(1)
Model: Clustering A Place from My Childhood	72	(1)
Review	73	(2)
Skill Sharpeners	74	(1)
Writing Assignment	75	(1)
Logical Division of Ideas	76	(18)
Organization	77	(10)
Model: Logical Division of Ideas Paragraph Why I Don't Have a Credit Card	77	(1)
Logical Division of Ideas	78	(1)
Coherence	79	(1)
Using Nouns and Pronouns Consistently	79	(2)
Transition Signals	81	(6)
Sentence Structure	87	(3)
Run-Ons and Comma Splices	87	(3)
Review	90	(1)
Skill Sharpeners	91	(1)
Writing Assignment	91	(3)
Process Paragraphs	94	(14)
Organization	95	(4)
Model: Process Paragraph How to Build a One-Match Campfire	95	(2)
Time Order	97	(1)
Time Order Signals	97	(2)
Sentence Structure	99	(6)
Model: Clauses and Complex Sentences How to Give the Cat a Pill	99	(1)
Clauses	100	(1)
Complex Sentences	100	(1)
Subordinators	101	(4)
Review	105	(2)
Skill Sharpeners	105	(2)
Writing Assignment	107	(1)
Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs	108	(17)
Organization	109	(5)
Models: Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs	109	(1)
Paragraph 1: Right Brain/Left Brain	109	(1)
Paragraph 2: Two Job Applicants	110	(1)
Block Organization	111	(1)
Point-by-Point Organization	111	(3)
Sentence Structure	114	(7)
Model: Comparison/Contrast Signals Two Varieties of English	114	(1)
Comparison Signals	115	(3)
Contrast Signals	118	(3)
Review	121	(1)
Skill Sharpeners	121	(1)
Writing Assignment	121	(4)
Definition Paragraphs	125	(20)
Organization	126	(2)
Models: Definition Paragraphs	126	(1)
Paragraph 1: The Underground Railroad	126	(1)
Paragraph 2: Courage	127	(1)
Sentence Structure	128	(13)
Model: Appositives and Adjective Clauses Holidays with Pagan Origins	129	(1)
Appositives	130	(1)
Adjective Clauses	131	(2)
Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses	133	(1)
Subject Pronouns: who, which, that	134	(1)
Object Pronouns: whom, which, that, and Ø (no pronoun)	135	(2)
Clauses with when	137	(4)
Review	141	(2)
Skill Sharpeners	142	(1)
Writing Assignment	143	(2)
PART II THE ESSAY	145	(73)
Essay Organization	146	(22)
Organization	147	(15)
Three Parts of an Essay	147	(1)
Model: Essay Structure Styles of Popular Music	148	(2)
The Introductory Paragraph	150	(2)
Body Paragraphs	152	(1)
The Concluding Paragraph	153	(3)
Transitions Between Paragraphs	156	(3)
Essay Outlining	159	(1)
Model: Essay Outline	159	(3)
Planning an Essay	162	(2)
Step 1 Prewriting	162	(1)
Step 2 Organizing	162	(1)
Step 2A Group Ideas Logically	163	(1)
Step 2B Make an Outline	164	(1)
Review	164	(2)
Skill Sharpeners	165	(1)
Writing Assignment	166	(1)
Summary Writing II	167	(1)
Opinion Essays	168	(50)
Model: Opinion Essay The Right to Die	169	(2)
Organization	171	(3)
The Introductory Paragraph	171	(2)
Body Paragraphs	173	(1)
The Concluding Paragraph	174	(1)
Developing Supporting Details	174	(4)
Quotations	174	(1)
Rules for Using and Punctuating Quotations	175	(1)
Statistics	176	(2)
Review	178	(1)
Skill Sharpeners	178	(1)
Writing Assignment	179	(2)
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Journal Writing	181	(3)
How Journal Writing Can Help You	181	(1)
How to Start	181	(3)
Appendix B: Correction Symbols	184	(3)
Appendix C: Summary of Punctuation Rules	187	(2)
Appendix D: Kinds of Sentences and Master List of Connecting Words	189	(3)
Kinds of Sentences	189	(1)
Connecting Words	189	(1)
Coordinating Conjunctions	189	(1)
Subordinating Conjunctions	190	(1)
Subordinating Words for Adjective Clauses	191	(1)
Appendix E: Master Chart of Transition Signals	192	(2)
Appendix F: Peer-Editing and Self-Editing Worksheets; Scoring Rubrics	194	(24)
Scoring Rubrics	196	(2)
Peer-Editing	198	(1)
Self-Editing	199	(19)
Index	218