Writing Academic English

by OSHIMA

• ISBN13: 9780131523593
• ISBN10: 0131523597
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group

Summary

Now in its fourth edition, Writing Academic English, by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, is the essential writing text to prepare high-intermediate and advanced college or college-bound English language learners for academic success. #xA0; Features A step-by-step approachguides students through the process of writing paragraphs and essays. Clear models and varied practicehelp students to develop confidence and a mature writing style. Examples with academic contentprime students for college work. Appendicesoffer easy reference for key writing, grammar, and research information. #xA0; New to the Fourth Edition A chapter dedicated to each pattern of essay organization A chapter on argumentation and using material from outside sources Thought-provoking readings from authentic sources An expanded chapter on summary and paraphrase Instruction in the basics of research and documentation Writing Academic Englishis 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 on the "Resources" link to order the edition with CriterionSMPublisher's Version #xA0; #xA0;The Longman Academic Writing Seriesalso includes: Level 1 Fundamentals of Academic Writing Level 2 First Steps in Academic Writing,Second Edition Level 3 Introduction to Academic Writing,Third Edition

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
PART I WRITING A PARAGRAPH	1	(54)
Paragraph Structure	2	(16)
The Three Parts of a Paragraph	3	(1)
The Topic Sentence	4	(7)
Position of Topic Sentences	5	(4)
The Two Parts of a Topic Sentence	9	(2)
Supporting Sentences	11	(2)
The Concluding Sentence	13	(3)
Review	16	(1)
Writing Practice	16	(2)
Unity and Coherence	18	(21)
Unity	18	(3)
Coherence	21	(15)
Repetition of Key Nouns	22	(1)
Key Noun Substitutes	23	(1)
Consistent Pronouns	24	(1)
Transition Signals	25	(9)
Logical Order	34	(2)
Review	36	(1)
Writing Practice	37	(2)
Supporting Details: Facts, Quotations, and Statistics	39	(16)
Facts versus Opinions	39	(2)
Using Outside Sources	41	(1)
Plagiarism	41	(1)
Citing Sources	42	(1)
Quotations	42	(7)
Direct Quotations	42	(1)
Reporting Verbs and Phrases	43	(2)
Punctuating Direct Quotations	45	(2)
Indirect Quotations	47	(2)
Writing Practice	49	(2)
Statistics	51	(2)
Writing Practice	53	(1)
Review	54	(1)
PART II WRITING AN ESSAY	55	(106)
From Paragraph to Essay	56	(25)
The Three Parts of an Essay	56	(3)
The Introductory Paragraph	59	(5)
Funnel Introduction	60	(1)
Attention-Getting Introduction	61	(2)
Thesis Statement	63	(1)
Body Paragraphs	64	(8)
Logical Division of Ideas	64	(1)
Thesis Statements for Logical Division of Ideas	65	(2)
Thesis Statement Pitfalls	67	(2)
Transition Signals between Paragraphs	69	(3)
The Concluding Paragraph	72	(3)
Essay Outlining	75	(2)
Review	77	(1)
Writing Practice	78	(1)
Applying What You Have Learned	78	(3)
Reading	79	(1)
Questions	80	(1)
Suggestions for Discussion or Writing	80	(1)
Chronological Order: Process Essays	81	(13)
Thesis Statements for a Process Essay	84	(2)
Transition Signals for Chronological Order	86	(2)
Review	88	(1)
Writing Practice	89	(1)
Applying What You Have Learned	89	(5)
Reading 1	89	(1)
Questions	90	(1)
Suggestions for Discussion or Writing	91	(1)
Reading 2	92	(1)
Questions	92	(1)
Suggestions for Discussion or Writing	93	(1)
Cause/Effect Essays	94	(17)
Organization for Cause/Effect Order	95	(6)
Block Organization	95	(3)
Chain Organization	98	(3)
Cause/Effect Signal Words and Phrases	101	(4)
Cause Signal Words	101	(1)
Effect Signal Words	102	(3)
Review	105	(1)
Writing Practice	105	(1)
Applying What You Have Learned	106	(5)
Reading	107	(1)
Questions	108	(2)
Suggestions for Discussion or Writing	110	(1)
Comparison/Contrast Essays	111	(16)
Organization of Comparison/Contrast Essays	113	(3)
Point-by-Point Organization	113	(1)
Block Organization	114	(2)
Comparison and Contrast Signal Words	116	(6)
Comparison Signal Words	116	(3)
Contrast Signal Words	119	(3)
Review	122	(1)
Writing Practice	123	(1)
Applying What You Have Learned	124	(3)
Reading	124	(2)
Questions	126	(1)
Suggestions for Discussion or Writing	126	(1)
Paraphrase and Summary	127	(15)
Paraphrasing	127	(9)
Plagiarism	128	(7)
Using Paraphrases as Support	135	(1)
Summarizing	136	(5)
Review	141	(1)
Argumentative Essays	142	(19)
Organization of Argumentative Essays	143	(4)
The Introductory Paragraph	147	(3)
Thesis Statement	147	(3)
Review	150	(1)
Writing Practice	150	(1)
Applying What You Have Learned	151	(10)
Topic 1, Reading 1	151	(2)
Questions	153	(1)
Topic 1, Reading 2	154	(1)
Questions	155	(1)
Topic 2, Reading 1	156	(1)
Questions	157	(1)
Topic 2, Reading 2	158	(2)
Questions	160	(1)
PART III SENTENCE STRUCTURE	161	(104)
Types of Sentences	162	(17)
Clauses	162	(2)
Independent Clauses	163	(1)
Dependent Clauses	163	(1)
Kinds of Sentences	164	(11)
Simple Sentences	164	(1)
Compound Sentences	165	(7)
Complex Sentences	172	(2)
Compound-Complex Sentences	174	(1)
Sentence Types and Writing Style	175	(2)
Review	177	(2)
Using Parallel Structures and Fixing Sentence Problems	179	(15)
Parallelism	179	(4)
Parallelism with Cordinators: And, Or, But	180	(1)
Parallelism with Correlative (Paired) Conjunctions	181	(2)
Sentence Problems	183	(8)
Sentence Fragments	183	(2)
Choppy Sentences	185	(3)
Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices	188	(2)
Stringy Sentences	190	(1)
Review	191	(2)
Editing Practice	193	(1)
Noun Clauses	194	(16)
That Clauses	195	(6)
Sentences Beginning with It	196	(2)
Special Verb Tenses in That Clauses	198	(3)
If/Whether Clauses	201	(3)
Question Clauses	204	(2)
Review	206	(1)
Editing Practice	207	(1)
Writing Practice	208	(2)
Adverb Clauses	210	(20)
Kinds of Adverb Clauses	211	(1)
Punctuation of Adverb Clauses	211	(1)
Time Clauses	211	(2)
Place Clauses	213	(1)
Distance, Frequency, and Manner Clauses	214	(2)
Reason Clauses	216	(2)
Result Clauses	218	(2)
Purpose Clauses	220	(2)
Contrast Clauses	222	(3)
Direct Opposition Clauses	222	(1)
Concession (Unexpected Result) Clauses	223	(2)
Conditional Clauses	225	(2)
Review	227	(1)
Editing Practice	228	(1)
Writing Practice	229	(1)
Adjective Clauses	230	(20)
Relative Pronouns and Adverbs	231	(3)
Position of Adjective Clauses	231	(1)
Verb Agreement in Adjective Clauses	232	(2)
Kinds of Adjective Clauses	234	(13)
Relative Pronouns as Subjects	234	(2)
Relative Pronouns as Objects	236	(2)
Possessive Adjective Clauses	238	(2)
Relative Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions	240	(3)
Relative Pronouns in Phrases of Quantity and Quality	243	(1)
Adjective Clauses of Time and Place	244	(3)
Review	247	(1)
Editing Practice	248	(1)
Writing Practice	249	(1)
Participial Phrases	250	(15)
Participles	250	(1)
Participial Phrases	251	(6)
Reduced Adjective Clauses	252	(1)
Position and Punctuation of Participial Phrases	252	(1)
General Form -ing Participial Phrases	253	(1)
General Form -ed Participial Phrases	254	(1)
Perfect Form Participial Phrases	255	(2)
Participial Phrases and Writing Style	257	(1)
Reduced Adverb Clauses	258	(3)
Review	261	(2)
Editing Practice	263	(1)
Writing Practice	263	(2)
Appendix A: The Process of Academic Writing	265	(15)
The Writing Process, Step 1: Creating (Prewriting)	265	(6)
The Writing Process, Step 2: Planning (Outlining)	271	(1)
The Writing Process, Step 3: Writing	272	(1)
The Writing Process, Step 4: Polishing	273	(4)
Editing Practice	277	(3)
Appendix B: Punctuation Rules	280	(11)
Commas	280	(3)
Semicolons	283	(2)
Colons	285	(3)
Quotation Marks	288	(1)
Editing Practice	289	(2)
Appendix C: Charts of Connecting Words and Transition Signals	291	(9)
Coordinating Words	291	(1)
Subordinating Words	292	(3)
Conjunctive Adverbs	295	(2)
Transition Signals	297	(3)
Appendix D: Editing Symbols	300	(3)
Appendix E: Research and Documentation of Sources	303	(10)
Types of Sources	303	(1)
Evaluating Sources	304	(2)
Documentation of Sources	306	(7)
In-Text Citations	306	(2)
Works-Cited Lists	308	(5)
Appendix F: Self-Editing and Peer-Editing Worksheets	313	(18)
Scoring Rubrics	315	(16)
Index	331	(6)
Credits	337