Introduction to Academic Writing, Third Edition (The Longman Academic Writing Series, Level 3) 3rd Edition by Alice Oshima (Author), Ann Hogue (Author).

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 CriterionPublisher'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.

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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

  Product details

• Format Paperback | 218 pages
• Dimensions 211 x 274 x 8mm | 430g
• Publication date 20 Aug 2007
• Publisher Pearson Education (US)
• Publication City/Country Upper Saddle River, United States
• Language English
• Edition Statement 2nd edition
• ISBN10 0132414880
• ISBN13 9780132414883