• Academic A Writing
  • Cover
  • Objectives
  • The Writing Process
  • Introduction to Academic Essays
  • Process Essays
  • Comparison Essays
  • Problem/Solution Essays
  • More Writing Skills
  • Glossary
  • Answer Key
  • Abstracts
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    • Publication Information
    SeriesBYU English Language Center
    Pages143
    LicenseCC BY-NC
    LanguageEnglish
    Language LearningEnglish Language ArtsAcademic Writing

    Academic A Writing

    Introduction to Academic Essays

    Table of Contents

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    This text is designed to help university-bound ESL students at the intermediate mid level. The content covers the basics of standard American English essay writing and formatting.

    Objectives1
    The Writing Process3
    Addressing the Prompt
    Prewriting5
    Writing Skill: Development11
    Revising13
    Originality17
    Timed Writing (Expectations)
    Integrated Writing (Writing Process)
    Introduction to Academic Essays19
    Style21
    Shape23
    Organization25
    Introduction Paragraphs27
    Body Paragraphs33
    Conclusion Paragraphs39
    Example Essay 143
    Example Essay 245
    Timed Writing (The Prompt)
    Integrated Writing (TOEFL Task 1)
    Process Essays47
    Process Essay Example 149
    Process Essay Example 251
    Prewriting53
    Writing Skill: Unity59
    Revising61
    Revise A Process Essay63
    Timed Writing (Choose a Position)
    Integrated Writing (TOEFL Task 2)
    Comparison Essays65
    Comparison Essay Example 167
    Comparison Essay Example 269
    Prewriting71
    Writing Skill: Cohesion77
    Revising79
    Revise A Comparison Essay81
    Timed Writing (Plans & Problems)
    Integrated Writing (Word Choice)
    Problem/Solution Essays83
    Problem/Solution Essay Example 185
    Problem/Solution Example Essay 287
    Prewriting89
    Writing Skill: Summary93
    Revising95
    Revise A Problem/Solution Essay97
    Timed Writing (Revising)
    Integrated Writing (Summary)
    More Writing Skills99
    Punctuation129
    Simple Sentences
    Compound Sentences
    Complex Sentences Part 1
    Complex Sentences Part 2
    Using Academic Vocabulary133
    Glossary137
    Christin Stephens

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