Effective Academic Writing is a four level academic writing skills course with integrated online practice and support that teaches the complete academic writing process from sentence level to researched essay.
The Effective Academic Writing instills student confidence and provides the tools necessary for successful academic writing More content area related assignments with more academic vocabulary and readings prepare students for the challenges of the academic classroom. Each unit introduces an academic content theme and writing task and guides students through the Writing Process The new Introductory Level provides students with the support and instruction they need for writing success in the lowest level writing courses.
Key features: New Introductory Level ensures that the course provides a complete step by step writing process, guiding and refining writing skills, from sentence level to researched essay. Digital Resources help students structure and refine their writing. Timed Writing Practice prepares students for success on high-stakes tests. Each unit features a structured writing task supported by authentic texts, writing models, and skill presentations to guide students to a successful result.
Unit 1 The Sentence and the Paragraph
Unit 2 Descriptive Paragraphs
Unit 3 Example Paragraphs
Unit 4 Process Paragraphs
Unit 5 Narrative Paragraphs
Unit 6 Opinion Paragraphs
Appendices
- Appendix I : The Writing Process
- Appendix II : Punctuation and Capitalization
- Appendix III : Glossary
- Appendix IV : Correlation to Grammar Sense 1