Writing Academic English, Fourth Edition (The Longman Academic Writing Series, Level 4) (Paperback)

by Alice Oshima (Author), Ann Hogue (Author)

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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. Features *A step-by-step approach guides students through the process of writing paragraphs and essays. *Clear models and varied practice help students to develop confidence and a mature writing style. *Examples with academic content prime students for college work. *Appendices offer easy reference for key writing, grammar, and research information. 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 The Longman Academic Writing Series also includes: *Level 1 Fundamentals of Academic Writing*Level 2 First Steps in Academic Writing, Second Edition*Level 3 Introduction to Academic Writing, Third Edition

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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.

 

Features

• A step-by-step approach guides students through the process of writing paragraphs and essays.
• Clear models and varied practice help students to develop confidence and a mature writing style.
• Examples with academic content prime students for college work.
• Appendices offer easy reference for key writing, grammar, and research information.

 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

 The Longman Academic Writing Series also includes:

• Level 1 Fundamentals of Academic Writing
• Level 2 First Steps in Academic Writing, Second Edition
• Level 3 Introduction to Academic Writing, Third Edition

Product Details

• Paperback: 337 pages
• Publisher: Pearson Longman; 4th edition (October 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131523597
• ISBN-13: 978-0131523593
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #114,258 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top of the Pile, November 23, 2001

By	Joseph R. Harrison (Perth, Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writing Academic English (Third Edition) (The Longman Academic Writing Series) (Paperback)

Most Australian universities today are dependent on overseas students to fill admission quotas. Overseas students must first convince the universities that they have sufficient skills to deal with the rigours of academic writing. This book is designed to do just that. Writing Academic English has been written for intermediate to advanced international and English as a Second Language high school students who are writing essays to gain good marks before they enter university. This book will continue to be very useful for students who have gained admission to university because most academic writing is expository in nature. In the same way the book should appeal to native speakers of English who need to develop or refresh their basic composition skills.

The authors' straightforward writing style is reflected in the book as their personal teaching philosophy. The book has numerous attributes, the first one of which is the exclusion of double page organisational charts at the beginning of the book. These well-meaning charts dividing the book into sections, categories, or chapters have hopefully been relegated to the far flung corners of publishing houses for all eternity. Instead, the contents of Writing Academic English are clearly stated and spaciously arranged. It is crucial that books of this type are effectively organised with the important components taught in small step-by-step units. The authors' commitment to concision and clarity is again reinforced with clear illustrations and examples.

The book is divided into three parts and fourteen chapters with no less than four appendices. Intelligent use has been made of a word processor, the charts, diagrams, shading around boxes, and highlighted headings add character to the presentation without overdoing it. At all times the presentation remains clear and focused. The charming pictographic inclusion of artifacts from academies and museums, for example, the Native American symbols from Alaska on page two, add a welcome degree of relief and interest from the rigorous textual demands. Other attractive features of this book include the practice lessons and culturally appropriate model paragraphs, tips and tricks on how you can use your computer to support your essay writing, thoughtful annotations at the base of each page explaining tricky vocabulary for the non-native speaker, and a sprinkling of cross references to guide the student painlessly through.

The popularity of Writing Academic English (1999) by Oshima and Hogue and their team of assistants is universal. Educators and students everywhere use and refer to their books including the University of Western Sydney, Ohio State University, the University of Toronto to mention only three. If you want to write well and can afford a AUS$50 book, you should buy it. As an afterthought, can you afford not to buy it?

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, up-to-date Textbook, June 29, 2007

By	Darren J. Daley "Globetrotter" (South Korea) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Using this textbook for the first time this year, I found it to be both well organized and contain interesting content, which helped pique the students' interest. After spending much time researching potential texts, this one was by and far the best. I only wish it had come with a teacher's edition providing creative suggestions for proceeding through the book (I'm a new teacher). Still, it has allowed me to organize the class into pairs and groups, when I wish, quite well for the practice exercises in order to create a more relaxed and student centered atmosphere. I also recommend alternating between chapters focusing on paragraph/essay and those on sentence structure. Overall I highly recommend it for upper-intermediate/advanced high school or university students. Very well done!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful book for ESL student, September 27, 2007

By	PEI-FEN LU - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's the book I strongly recommand for ESL student. It helps a lot in writing essay.