Process of Paragraph Writing, The, Reid Academic Writing
2nd Edition
Published on 1. September 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
266 pages
978-0-13-101205-9 (ISBN)
Description
This series takes students from beginning-level instruction on basic sentence structure through the development and production of advanced academic papers.
Examples of student compositions, written by native and non-native speakers of English, as well as pair and group work enrich all three books.
Examples of student compositions, written by native and non-native speakers of English, as well as pair and group work enrich all three books.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
ELT/ESL
Dimensions
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-101205-9 (9780131012059)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Joy M. Reid | Margaret Lindstrom
The Process of Paragraph Writing
Book
03/1985
Prentice Hall Regents/ESL
€13.00
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Content
Chapter 1 The Writer-Reader Connection
Academic Writing and Purposes for Writing
Academic Writing and Topic Choice
Writing for an Academic Audience
Journal Writing
Personal Letters
Personal Letter: Thank-you Note
Envelopes
Business Letters
Business Letter Format
Business Letter: Informing and Requesting
Business Letter of Complaint
Business Letter of Request
Business Letter of invitation
Sentence Combining
Independent Clauses
Combining Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Combining Dependent Clauses
Review of Sentence Combining Structures
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 2 The Paragraph: An Introduction
Pre-Writing
Choosing a Subject
Narrowing a Subject to a Topic
Review of Some Pre-Writing Strategies
The Topic Sentence
Controlling Ideas
The Topic Sentence and Writing Strategies
Titles
Concluding Sentences
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 3 Planning the Paragraph
Focus: Second Sentences
Connectors for Second Sentences
Second Sentence Guidelines
Support in the Paragraphs
Facts
Examples
Physical Description
Personal Experience
Using Multiple Supporting Techniques
Paragraph Unity
Paragraph Revisions
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 4 Paragraph Organization: The Point Paragraph Outline
Paragraph Coherence
Scrambled Paragraphs
The Point Paragraph Outline
Planning the Point Paragraph Outline
Form: The Point Paragraph Outline
Point Paragraph Outline Guidelines
Modifying the Topic Sentence
Guidelines for Modifying Topic Sentences
Expanding the Point Paragraph Outline
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 5 Explanation Paragraphs
Process Paragraphs
Chronological Connectors
Passive Voice
When to Use the Passive
Reducing Passive Voice Use
Process Paragraph Problems
Definition/Clarification Paragraphs
Explanation Paragraph Connectors
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 6 Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Organization of Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Discussion of Both Sub-Topics
The Basic Comparison/Contrast Point Paragraph Outline
Discussion of Each Sub-Topic Separately
The Alternative Comparison/Contrast Point Paragraph Outline
Comparison/Contrast Connectors
Overall Organization of Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Using Parallel Structures in Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 7 Cause-Effect Paragraphs
Organization of Cause-Effect Paragraphs
Cause-Effect Connectors
Developing Academic Cause-Effect Paragraphs
Interviews
Reporting the Results of an Interview
Surveys
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 8 Multiple Paragraphs
Developing Multiple Paragraphs
Expanding a Rough Draft
The Essay
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 9 Using Secondary Sources
Academic Writing Tasks
Academic Libraries
Organization of U.S. Academic Libraries
The Card Catalog
The Computerized Card Catalog
The General Reference Section
The Library of Congress (LC) System
Locating LC Materials in the Library
Finding and Using Magazine Articles
Using Periodical Indexing Journals
Computerized Indexing Journals
Identifying Magazine (Journal, Periodical) Articles
Locating Periodicals
Chapter 10 Summary Writing
Writing Summaries
Academic Summaries
Organization of Summaries
Citation of Articles
Sentence Combining Assignment
Appendices
Appendix A: Diagnosing Your Language Strengths and Weaknesses
Punctuation
Periods
Question Marks
Commas
Apostrophes
Colons
The Hyphen
Appendix B: Taking an Essay Examination or a Short-Answer Test
Analyzing the Question
Identifying the Focus
Planning Your Time
Organizing Material for the Response
20 Test-Taking Guidelines
GUIDELINES
Audience Analysis Guidelines
Paragraph Planning Guidelines
Pre-Writing Strategies Review
Second Sentence Guidelines
Point Paragraph Outline Guidelines
Guidelines for Modifying Topic Sentences
Paragraph Revision Guidelines
Academic Writing and Purposes for Writing
Academic Writing and Topic Choice
Writing for an Academic Audience
Journal Writing
Personal Letters
Personal Letter: Thank-you Note
Envelopes
Business Letters
Business Letter Format
Business Letter: Informing and Requesting
Business Letter of Complaint
Business Letter of Request
Business Letter of invitation
Sentence Combining
Independent Clauses
Combining Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Combining Dependent Clauses
Review of Sentence Combining Structures
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 2 The Paragraph: An Introduction
Pre-Writing
Choosing a Subject
Narrowing a Subject to a Topic
Review of Some Pre-Writing Strategies
The Topic Sentence
Controlling Ideas
The Topic Sentence and Writing Strategies
Titles
Concluding Sentences
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 3 Planning the Paragraph
Focus: Second Sentences
Connectors for Second Sentences
Second Sentence Guidelines
Support in the Paragraphs
Facts
Examples
Physical Description
Personal Experience
Using Multiple Supporting Techniques
Paragraph Unity
Paragraph Revisions
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 4 Paragraph Organization: The Point Paragraph Outline
Paragraph Coherence
Scrambled Paragraphs
The Point Paragraph Outline
Planning the Point Paragraph Outline
Form: The Point Paragraph Outline
Point Paragraph Outline Guidelines
Modifying the Topic Sentence
Guidelines for Modifying Topic Sentences
Expanding the Point Paragraph Outline
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 5 Explanation Paragraphs
Process Paragraphs
Chronological Connectors
Passive Voice
When to Use the Passive
Reducing Passive Voice Use
Process Paragraph Problems
Definition/Clarification Paragraphs
Explanation Paragraph Connectors
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 6 Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Organization of Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Discussion of Both Sub-Topics
The Basic Comparison/Contrast Point Paragraph Outline
Discussion of Each Sub-Topic Separately
The Alternative Comparison/Contrast Point Paragraph Outline
Comparison/Contrast Connectors
Overall Organization of Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Using Parallel Structures in Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 7 Cause-Effect Paragraphs
Organization of Cause-Effect Paragraphs
Cause-Effect Connectors
Developing Academic Cause-Effect Paragraphs
Interviews
Reporting the Results of an Interview
Surveys
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 8 Multiple Paragraphs
Developing Multiple Paragraphs
Expanding a Rough Draft
The Essay
Sentence Combining Exercise
Chapter 9 Using Secondary Sources
Academic Writing Tasks
Academic Libraries
Organization of U.S. Academic Libraries
The Card Catalog
The Computerized Card Catalog
The General Reference Section
The Library of Congress (LC) System
Locating LC Materials in the Library
Finding and Using Magazine Articles
Using Periodical Indexing Journals
Computerized Indexing Journals
Identifying Magazine (Journal, Periodical) Articles
Locating Periodicals
Chapter 10 Summary Writing
Writing Summaries
Academic Summaries
Organization of Summaries
Citation of Articles
Sentence Combining Assignment
Appendices
Appendix A: Diagnosing Your Language Strengths and Weaknesses
Punctuation
Periods
Question Marks
Commas
Apostrophes
Colons
The Hyphen
Appendix B: Taking an Essay Examination or a Short-Answer Test
Analyzing the Question
Identifying the Focus
Planning Your Time
Organizing Material for the Response
20 Test-Taking Guidelines
GUIDELINES
Audience Analysis Guidelines
Paragraph Planning Guidelines
Pre-Writing Strategies Review
Second Sentence Guidelines
Point Paragraph Outline Guidelines
Guidelines for Modifying Topic Sentences
Paragraph Revision Guidelines