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 1 teaches beginning students to write sentences and paragraphs. The text's proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph organization along with the writing process. Features • Realistic writing models and systematic practice empower students to write effectively in different genres. • Clear explanations help students grasp and apply key concepts. • Sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics instruction help students develop key writing skills. • A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process. New to This Edition • New vocabulary sections help students develop language awareness and improve the quality of their writing. • Writing Tips provide useful strategies to enhance students' writing experience. • Writing Expansions, including journals, timed writing, and summarizing, build written fluency and test-taking skills. • A Teacher's Manual at www.pearsonelt.com/tmkeys provides teaching suggestions, answer keys, rubrics, and quizzes.

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 concepts 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 Version 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

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

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