Introduction to Academic Writing, Second Edition (The Longman Academic Writing Series) (Paperback)

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Intermediate Level. This best-selling series takes the mystery out of the composition process as it helps college-bound and college-level ESL students quickly improve their ability to write effectively in English. Addressing organization, rhetoric, grammar and mechanics, and sentence structure, these texts offer clear steps, numerous models, and many opportunities for writing practice. In this new edition of Introduction to Academic Writings students are taken from prewriting through all the steps of the writing process. Teaches paragraph and essay forms in simple, learnable steps through extensive models and writing practice. Other Books in the Series: First Steps in Academic Writing, High-Beginning Level, and Writing Academic English, Intermediate-Advanced Level. @BREAKER= FEATURES/BENEFITS *Extensive practice in prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. *Clear, step-by-step approach to the conventions of paragraph and essay organization and rhetorical expression. *Rigorous development of sentence structure, grammar, and mechanical skills. *Extensive appendices with relevant reference materials for students and teachers.

From the Back Cover

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.

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 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company; 2 Sub edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 020169509X
• ISBN-13: 978-0201695090
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #468,627 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning to teach ESL writing, July 16, 2004

By	Kitty Carnes (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Academic Writing (Longman Academic Writing Series) (Paperback)

As an ESL teacher trainer, I have used this book in a course on how to teach ESL writing. My students read through the entire book and worked through all the exercises in several chapters. They found it very helpful and practical for getting the main idea of how to teach ESL writing, how to present and practice skills, how to organize instruction. Like most ESL textbooks, there are topics included in this one which aren't my first choice (why do we often give ESL students cheery topics like capital punishment, euthanasia, etc?), but overall I think the authors have done an excellent job of demystifying the writing process, both for teachers and students. The text deals with the writing process, rhetorical modes, and grammar. Very balanced.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I use the book in my writing classes, October 2, 2008

By	Maria-Cecilia Campa "College Professor" (Hialeah, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Introduction to Academic Writing, Third Edition (The Longman Academic Writing Series, Level 3) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book. I am a professor at a local community college and this book is a wonderful resource not only for teachers but also for students who are learning the English language and writing skills. I am using the entire series in my classes at the college level and the students are really coming together and excelling in their writing due to the exercises in the book. I approve and am happy that the authors came up with such a concept.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Oldest edition, May 27, 2009

By	mcruz "Sam" (Miami) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Academic Writing (Longman Academic Writing Series) (Paperback)

The book's edition that I have received is oldest than book's edition that I bought.