Longman Academic Writing Series 5 : Essays to Research Papers /
Alan Meyers.
- Montreal : Éditions du Renouveau Pédagogique Inc., 2014.
- xix, 249 p. : cov. ill. ; 28 cm.
- Longman Academic Writing Series (LAWS) .
Includes index and appendices.
"The Longman Academic Writing Series helps students master the academic writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The five-level series spans writing topics from composing sentences to writing research papers. Each level covers the complete writing process from prewriting to revision. Level 5 teaches advanced students to write various genres of academic essays and research papers. The text's writing process approach integrates training in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and research techniques along with essay and research parper organization. Features: Realistic writing models from various rhetorical genes explore academic disciplines such as biology, sociology, and history. Vocabulary sections expand students' language awareness and improve the quality of their writing. Sentence structure and grammar review helps students improve writing skills. Preparation for Writing sections provide guidance and practice in researching, evaluating, and documenting sources. A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process. Writing Tips provide useful strategies to enhance students' writing experience. Writing Expansions, including journals, timed writing, and summarizing, build written fluency, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. A teacher's Manual at www.pearsonelt.com/tmkeys provides teaching suggestions, answer keys, rubrics, and quizzes." (Book Cover) CONTENTS To the Teacher Acknowledgments Chapter Overview Chapter 1: Expository Essays Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Negative Prefixes Organization A Clear Thesis Statement Topic Sentences A Strong Conclusion Grammar Using Articles The Writing Process Applying Vocabulary Using Negative Prefixes Writing Assignment A Personal Essay about the Writing Experience Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: An Opening Paragraph for a Personal Essay Complete the Personal Essay Chapter 2: Classification Essays Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Collocations Organization Introductory Paragraph Body Paragraphs Concluding Paragraph Establishing Unity and Coherence Unity Coherence Grammar Using Quantifiers Preparation for Writing Planning, Observing, and Note Taking Conducting Surveys and Administering Questionnaires Applying Vocabulary Using Collocations Writing Assignment A Classification Essay from Survey Data Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: Two Paragraphs Based on Survey Data Observing Other People Chapter 3: Process Essays Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Irregular Plurals from Latin and Greek Organization Introductory Paragraph Body Paragraphs Concluding Paragraph Outlining Sentence Structure Run-on and Comma-Spliced Sentences Choppy and Stringy Sentences Preparation for Writing Making Transitions between Steps in a Process Writing a Summary and an Abstract Procedure for Summarizing an Article Applying Vocabulary Using Irregular Plurals from Latin and Greek Writing Assignment A Process Essay about an Experiment Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph Summary of the Writing Model Write a Scientific Process Essay Chapter 4: Cause / Effect Essays Introduction Analyzing the Models Noticing Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs Organization Chain Organization Block Organization Distinguishing between Cause and Effect Sentence Structure Using Parallelism Preparation for Writing Conducting Research Quoting Material from Outside Sources Punctuating Quotations Applying Vocabulary Using Phrasal Verbs Writing Assignment A Cause/ Effect Essay about a Historical Event Self-Assessment Expansion Timed Writing: A Paragraph Summary of a Writing Model Examining Alternatives Chapter 5: Extended Definition Essays Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Synoyms, 1 Grammar Forming Adverbial Phrases Eliminating Dangling Modifiers Preparation for Writing Researching a Topic in Multiple Sources Synthesizing Material from Sources Applying Vocabulary Using Adverbial Intensifiers Writing Assignment A Problem / Solution Essay about Education Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Summary of Writing Model Complete the Essay Chapter 7: Summary / Response Essays Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Words Related to Cultural Change Organization The Summary The Response Grammar Using Passive and Active Voice Appropriately Preparation for Writing Writing the Opening Summary Writing the Response Applying Vocabulary Using Words Related to Cultural Change Writing Assignment A Summary/Response Essay on Culture Self-Assessment Expansion Timed Writing: Summarize and Respond to a Passage on Culture Research and Respond Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays Introduction Analyzing the Models Noticing Vocabulary Antonyms Organization Point-by-Point Organization Source-by-Source Organization Grammar Sequence of Tenses Preparation for Writing Narrowing Your Focus Developing an Effective Thesis Statement Documenting Research Applying Vocabulary Using Antonyms Writing Assignments A Research Paper of Five or More Pages Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Two-Paragraph Response to an Article Evaluating Sources Appendices Appendix A: Writing Guides Appendix B: Connecting Words and Transition Signals Appendix C: Article Usage Appendix D: Common Phrasal Verbs Appendix E: Commonly Confused Words Appendix G: Documenting Sources with MLA and APA Formats Appendix H: Correction Symbols Appendix I: Peer Review / Writer's Self-Check Worksheets Index Credits