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Longman Academic Writing Series 5: Essays to Research Papers SB w/App, Online Practice & Digital Resources de Alan Meyers

Longman Academic Writing Series 5: Essays to Research Papers SB w/App, Online Practice & Digital Resources

Autor Alan Meyers
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The Longman Academic Writing Series helps English language students master the writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The fi ve-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 paper organization.
Features
  • Realistic writing models from various rhetorical genres 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.
  • A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process.
  • Preparation for Writing sections provide guidance and practice in researching, evaluating, and documenting sources.
  • 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.
Enhanced Digital Practice
  • An improved MyEnglishLab includes additional practice activities and assessments.
  • The Pearson Practice English App allows students to complete vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure activities on their mobile devices.
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ISBN-13: 9780136838555
ISBN-10: 0136838553
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 207 x 275 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.49 kg
Editura: Pearson Education
Colecția Pearson ELT

Cuprins

To the Teacher........................................................................................................................x
Acknowledgments................................................................................................................ xi
Chapter Overview................................................................................................................xiii
CHAPTER 1 Expository Essays...................................................................... 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................2
Analyzing the Model .....................................................................................................2
Noticing Vocabulary: Negative Prefixes ................................................................5
Organization .................................................................................................................6
A Clear Thesis Statement ............................................................................................6
Topic Sentences............................................................................................................7
A Strong Conclusion.....................................................................................................8
Grammar ........................................................................................................................9
Using Articles.................................................................................................................9
The Writing Process ................................................................................................12
Applying Vocabulary: Using Negative Prefixes ...................................................18
Writing Assignment: A Personal Essay about the Writing Experience ...........18
Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................20
Expansion ....................................................................................................................20
Timed Writing: An Opening Paragraph for a Personal Essay..............................20
Complete the Personal Essay...................................................................................20
CHAPTER 2 Classification Essays............................................................. 21
Introduction .................................................................................................................22
Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................22
Noticing Vocabulary: Collocations .......................................................................25
Organization ...............................................................................................................26
Introductory Paragraph..............................................................................................26
Body Paragraphs ........................................................................................................27
Concluding Paragraph ...............................................................................................28
Establishing Unity and Coherence ....................................................................28
Unity..............................................................................................................................28
Coherence....................................................................................................................28
Grammar ......................................................................................................................31
Using Quantifiers.........................................................................................................31
Preparation for Writing ...........................................................................................33
Planning, Observing, and Note Taking ....................................................................33
Conducting Surveys and Administering Questionnaires ......................................34
Applying Vocabulary: Using Collocations ...........................................................37
Writing Assignment: A Classification Essay from Survey Data ........................37
Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................39
Expansion ....................................................................................................................39
Timed Writing: Two Paragraphs Based on Survey Data ......................................39
Observing Other People.............................................................................................40
CHAPTER 3 Process Essays.......................................................................... 41
Introduction .................................................................................................................42
Analyzing the Model ...................................................................................................42
Noticing Vocabulary: Irregular Plurals from Latin and Greek ...........................45
Organization ...............................................................................................................46
Introductory Paragraph..............................................................................................46
Body Paragraphs ........................................................................................................47
Concluding Paragraph ...............................................................................................47
Outlining .......................................................................................................................48
Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................49
Run-on and Comma-Spliced Sentences.................................................................49
Choppy and Stringy Sentences................................................................................51
Preparation for Writing ...........................................................................................55
Making Transitions between Steps in a Process....................................................56
Writing a Summary and an Abstract .................................................................58
Procedure for Summarizing an Article.....................................................................58
Applying Vocabulary: Using Irregular Plurals from Latin and Greek ................60
Writing Assignment: A Process Essay about an Experiment ...........................61
Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................63
Expansion ....................................................................................................................63
Timed Writing: A Paragraph Summary of the Writing Model...............................63
Write a Scientific Process Essay...............................................................................63
CHAPTER 4 Cause / Effect Essays ...........................................................64
Introduction .................................................................................................................65
Analyzing the Models .................................................................................................65
Noticing Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs .....................................................................70
Organization ...............................................................................................................71
Chain Organization .....................................................................................................72
Block Organization .....................................................................................................73
Distinguishing between Cause and Effect ..............................................................75
Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................77
Using Parallelism.........................................................................................................77
Preparation for Writing ...........................................................................................79
Conducting Research.................................................................................................79
Quoting Material from Outside Sources .........................................................80
Punctuating Quotations .............................................................................................80
Applying Vocabulary: Using Phrasal Verbs .........................................................82
Writing Assignment: A Cause / Effect Essay about a Historical Event ...........83
Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................85
Expansion ....................................................................................................................85
Timed Writing: A Paragraph Summary of a Writing Model..................................85
Examining Alternatives...............................................................................................85
CHAPTER 5 Extended Definition Essays............................................... 86
Introduction .................................................................................................................87
Analyzing the Model ...................................................................................................87
Noticing Vocabulary: Synonyms, 1 ......................................................................90
Grammar ......................................................................................................................91
Noun Clauses ..............................................................................................................91
Adjective Clauses .......................................................................................................92
Organization ...............................................................................................................96
Three Ways to Define a Term ....................................................................................97
Expanding on a Definition........................................................................................100
Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................101
Paraphrasing Material from Sources......................................................................101
Applying Vocabulary: Using Synonyms, 1..........................................................105
Writing Assignment: An Extended Definition Essay about a Concept ..........106
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................108
Expansion ..................................................................................................................108
Timed Writing: Paraphrase a Paragraph from the Writing Model.....................108
Writing a Definition....................................................................................................108
CHAPTER 6 Problem / Solution Essays ...............................................109
Introduction ...............................................................................................................110
Analyzing the Model .................................................................................................110
Noticing Vocabulary: Adverbial Intensifiers .......................................................113
Organization .............................................................................................................114
Introductory Paragraph............................................................................................114
Body Paragraphs ......................................................................................................115
Concluding Paragraph .............................................................................................116
Grammar ....................................................................................................................116
Forming Adverbial Phrases .....................................................................................116
Eliminating Dangling Modifiers ...............................................................................119
Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................120
Researching a Topic in Multiple Sources ..............................................................120
Synthesizing Material from Sources ......................................................................122
Applying Vocabulary: Using Adverbial Intensifiers ...........................................125
Writing Assignment: A Problem / Solution Essay about Education ................125
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................127
Expansion ..................................................................................................................127
Timed Writing: A Summary of a Writing Model....................................................127
Complete the Essay..................................................................................................127
CHAPTER 7 Summary / Response Essays.........................................128
Introduction ...............................................................................................................129
Analyzing the Model .................................................................................................129
Noticing Vocabulary: Words Related to Cultural Change .................................131
Organization .............................................................................................................132
The Summary.............................................................................................................133
The Response ...........................................................................................................133
Grammar ....................................................................................................................135
Using Passive and Active Voice Appropriately.....................................................135
Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................138
Writing the Opening Summary................................................................................138
Writing the Response ...............................................................................................139
Applying Vocabulary: Using Words Related to Cultural Change.....................142
Writing Assignment: A Summary / Response Essay on Culture .....................143
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................144
Expansion ..................................................................................................................145
Timed Writing: Summarize and Respond to a Passage on Culture .................145
Research and Respond ...........................................................................................145
CHAPTER 8 Argumentative Essays ........................................................ 146
Introduction ...............................................................................................................147
Analyzing the Models ...............................................................................................147
Noticing Vocabulary: Synonyms, 2 ......................................................................150
Grammar ....................................................................................................................151
Modal Verbs...............................................................................................................151
Phrasal Modals..........................................................................................................153
Subjunctive Mode.....................................................................................................154
Organization .............................................................................................................155
Block Organization....................................................................................................156
Point-by-Point Organization....................................................................................157
The Introductory Paragraph(s).................................................................................158
Body Paragraphs ......................................................................................................159
Concluding Paragraph .............................................................................................160
Planning Your Argument ......................................................................................161
Knowing Your Audience...........................................................................................161
Responding to Counterarguments .........................................................................162
Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................163
Finding Support for Your Argument .......................................................................163
Research the Counterarguments............................................................................164
Applying Vocabulary: Using Synonyms, 2..........................................................165
Writing Assignment: An Argumentative Essay on a Controversial Topic ......165
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................167
Expansion ..................................................................................................................168
Timed Writing: A Short Argumentative Essay......................................................168
Taking the Opposite Position ..................................................................................168
CHAPTER 9 Research Papers..................................................................... 169
Introduction ...............................................................................................................170
Analyzing the Model .................................................................................................170
Noticing Vocabulary: Antonyms ..........................................................................173
Organization .............................................................................................................173
Point-by-Point Organization....................................................................................174
Source-by-Source Organization .............................................................................174
Grammar ....................................................................................................................177
Sequence of Tenses .................................................................................................177
Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................179
Narrowing Your Focus..............................................................................................179
Developing an Effective Thesis Statement............................................................182
Documenting Research............................................................................................183
Applying Vocabulary: Using Antonyms ..............................................................185
Writing Assignment: A Research Paper of Five or More Pages .....................186
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................187
Expansion ..................................................................................................................188
Timed Writing: A Two-Paragraph Response to an Article..................................188
Evaluating Sources ...................................................................................................188
APPENDICES
Appendix A Writing Guides ....................................................................................189
Appendix B Connecting Words and Transition Signals .....................................195
Appendix C Article Usage ......................................................................................203
Appendix D Common Phrasal Verbs ....................................................................206
Appendix E Commonly Confused Words .............................................................208
Appendix F Commonly Misspelled Words ...........................................................211
Appendix G Documenting Sources with MLA and APA Formats .....................212
Appendix H Correction Symbols ...........................................................................221
Appendix I Peer Review and Writer's Self-Check Worksheets .........................224
Index....................................................................................................................................243
Credits.................................................................................................................................248

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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 paper organization. Features
  • Realistic writing models from various rhetorical genres 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.
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