The beginning level of the Longman Academic Writing series. First Steps in Academic Writing introduces basic composition skills by integrating in each unit paragraph organization, rhetoric, grammar and mechanics, sentence structure, and the writing process. Offering clear steps, numerous models, and an abundance of opportunities for practice, the text helps students quickly improve their ability to write effectively in English.
Features:
- clear ster-by-step approach to writing standard paragraphs
- Introduction to the writing process that includes prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing
- A systemastic and progressive tremtment of simple, compound, and complex sentence structure
- Rigorous development of grammar and mechanical skills
- Appendices that provide students with easy reference
Unit 1 Introducing People
Unit 2 Writing Instructions
Unit 3 Describing
Unit 4 Lisitng Characteristics
Unit 5 Stating Reasons and Using Examples
Unit 6 Expressing Your Opinion