Introduction to Academic Writing
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...
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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 conepts 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 here for Introduction to Academic Writing with CriterionSM Publisher's VersionThe 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
Part I The ParagraphChapter 1 Paragraph FormatWhat Is Academic Writing?OrganizationParagraph FormatModel: Handwritten Assignment Introducing MyselfModel: Computer-Written Assignment Introducing MyselfCapitalizationCapitalization RulesSentence StructureModel: Sentence Structure A Person Who Has Made a Difference: George LucasSimple SentencesSubject-Verb AgreementFragmentsThe Writing ProcessOverviewStep 1 PrewritingStep 2 OrganizingStep 3 WritingStep 4 Polishing: Revising and EditingReviewWriting Assignment Chapter 2 Narrative ParagraphsModel: Narrative Paragraph Earthquake!OrganizationTime OrderTime Order SignalsSentence Structure Model: Compound Sentences Omusubi KororinCompound Sentences with and, but, so, and orCoordinating ConjunctionsPunctuationThree Comma RulesThe Writing ProcessFreewritingModel: Freewriting A Memorable Event in My LifeReviewWriting AssignmentChapter 3 Paragraph StructureOrganizationThree Parts of a ParagraphModel: Three Parts of a Paragraph A Hawaiian WeddingThe Topic SentenceSupporting SentencesExamplesThe Concluding SentencePunctuationApostrophesThe Writing ProcessOutliningModel: Detailed Outline Music Styles and FashionReviewWriting AssignmentSummary Writing IChapter 4 Descriptive Paragraphs OrganizationModel: Descriptive Paragraph The StairwaySpatial OrderSpatial Order SignalsTopic Sentences for Descriptive ParagraphsSupporting Sentences for Descriptive ParagraphsModel: Descriptive Details My Banana GardenParagraph UnitySentence Structure Model: Compound Sentences SupaiVillageCompound Sentences with yet, for, and norVarying Sentence OpeningsThe Writing ProcessClusteringModel: Clustering A Place from My ChildhoodReviewSkill SharpenersWriting AssignmentChapter 5 Logical Division of Ideas OrganizationModel: Logical Division of Ideas Paragraph Why I Don’t Have a Credit CardLogical Division of IdeasCoherenceUsing Nouns and Pronouns ConsistentlyTransition SignalsSentence StructureRun-Ons and Comma SplicesReviewSkill SharpenersWriting AssignmentChapter 6 Process ParagraphsOrganizationModel: Process Paragraph How to Build a One-Match CampfireTime OrderTime Order SignalsSentence StructureModel: Clauses and Complex Sentences How to Give the Cat a PillClausesComplex SentencesSubordinatesReviewSkill SharpenersWriting AssignmentChapter 7 Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs OrganizationModels: Comparison/Contrast ParagraphsParagraph 1: Right Brain/Left BrainParagraph 2: Two Job ApplicantsBlock OrganizationPoint-by-Point OrganizationSentence StructureModel: Comparison/Contrast SignalsTwo Varieties of EnglishComparison SignalsContrast SignalsReviewSkill SharpenersWriting AssignmentChapter 8 Definition Paragraphs OrganizationModels: Definition ParagraphsParagraph 1: The Underground Railroad Paragraph 2: CourageSentence StructureModel: Appositives and Adjective Clauses Holidays with Pagan OriginsAppositivesAdjective ClausesComplex Sentences with Adjective ClausesSubject Pronouns: who, which, thatObject Pronouns: whom, which, that, Ø (no pronoun)Clauses with whenReviewSkill SharpenersReview PracticePart II The EssayChapter 9 Essay OrganizationOrganizationThree Parts of an EssayModel: Essay Structure Styles of Popular MusicThe Introductory ParagraphBody ParagraphsThe Concluding ParagraphTransitions Between ParagraphsEssay OutliningModel: Essay OutlinePlanning an EssayStep 1 PrewritingStep 2 OrganizingStep 2A Group Ideas LogicallyStep 2B Make an OutlineReviewSkill SharpenersWriting AssignmentSummary Writing IIChapter 10 Opinion EssaysModel: Opinion Essay The Right to Die OrganizationThe Introductory ParagraphBody ParagraphsThe Concluding ParagraphDeveloping Supporting DetailsQuotationsRules for Using and Punctuating QuotationsStatisticsReviewSkill SharpenersWriting AssignmentAppendices Appendix A: Journal WritingHow Journal Writing Can Help YouHow to StartAppendix B: Correction SymbolsAppendix C: Summary of Puncutation RulesAppendix D: Kinds of Sentences and Master List of Connecting WordsKinds of SentencesConnecting WordsCoordinating ConjunctionsSubordinating ConjunctionsSubordinating Words for Adjective ClausesAppendix E: Master Chart of Transition SignalsAppendix F: Peer-Editing and Self-Editing Worksheets; Scoring RubricsScoring RubricsPeer-EditingSelf-Editing
