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Academic Inquiry 2 : Paragraphs and Short Essays / John Scott Jamieson and James Papple.

Par : Jamieson, John Scott.
Collaborateur(s) : Papple, James.
Collection : Academic Inquiry. Éditeur : Don Mills, ON : Oxford University Press, 2018Édition : 2nd ed.Description :xiv, 244 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.ISBN : 9780199025404 (Student Book).Sujet(s) : English language -- Composition and exercises | Report writing | Academic writing | English language -- Textbooks for second language learnersRessources en ligne : Publisher's Website. | Companion Website (password protected).
Dépouillement complet :
"Academic Inquiry develops student proficiency in the writing skills necessary for success in academic studies. The four-level series spans all aspects of academic writing from composing sentences and paragraphs through to complete essays and research papers. Each unit covers one essential rhetorical pattern providing numerous writing tasks that lead students step by step through the writing process, guiding them carefully from developing pre-writing ideas to revising their final composition
Level 1: Sentences and Paragraphs
Level 2: Paragraphs and Short Essays
Level 3: Essays and Integrating Sources
Level 4: Essays and Research
Taking a student-centred inquiry-based approach to academic writing, Academic inquiry increases student involvement and motivation. Each unit focuses on a core academic discipline, providing meaningful and relevant content and discussion points that complement the unit writing assignments.
Features:
- Authentic content from Canadian textbooks helps students prepare for future academic studies;
- Realistic writing models and methodical practice empower students to become accomplished writers in multiple rhetorical patterns;
- Sentence skills, grammar skills, and composition skills help students understand and apply key writing skills;
- Step-by-step writing tasks take students reliably through the entire writing process;
- Preventing plagiarism strategies in each unit help students master the art of citing, paraphrasing, referencing, and summarizing.
- Systematic vocabulary instruction in each unit covers the AWL and extends into mid-frequency words, helping students acquire a rich and comprehensive vocabulary base;
- Critical thinking skills and learning strategies increase students' engagement, comprehension, and success;
Language Tip in each unit helps students master essential words, phrases and expressions related to the rhetorical patterns being studied.
Flexible units allow teachers and students to focus solely on the academic writing goals or also delve into the academic readings and vocabulary instruction;
Canadian authors ensure that the Academic Inquiry Series is rooted in the Canadian post-secondary experience." ( Book Cover)
CONTENTS:
UNIT 1 COMMUNICATION AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Subcultures and Identities
Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Creating Inquiry Questions Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Opinion Paragraph Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Critical Thinking: Distinguishing between Facts and Opinion
Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Choosing Words to Learn Reading: Who Are You? Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Critical Thinking: Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion
Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Listing and Formal Outline Content Skill: Evaluating Information from Websites Reference Skill: Using APA Style Preventing Plagiarism: Understanding Academic Integrity Format and Organization Skill: Organizing Opinion Paragraphs Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Topic Skill: Writing Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Restarting Writing Task: Concluding Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question
Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Developing Topics and Supporting Ideas Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Simple Past and Simple Present Learning Strategy: Understanding a Writing Assignment
Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Opinion Paragraph Evaluation: Opinion Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist
UNIT 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Environmental Sustainability Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Exploring Cause and Effect Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Language Tip: Expressing Cause-and-Effect
Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Building Vocabulary by Learning Words with Related Meanings Reading: Global Sustainability and Prosperity Writing Task: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Critical Thinking: Identifying Reasons and Examples
Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Cube Brainstorm and Coordinating Ideas in an Outline Content Skill: Integrating Information from How-To Guides Reference Skill: Citing How-To Guides in APA Style Preventing Plagiarism: Managing Notes and Integrating Quotations Format and Organization Skill: Organizing Cause-and-Effect Paragraphs Topic Skill: Writing Cause-and-Effect Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Predicting Writing Task: Concluding Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question
Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Staying on Topic Sentence and Grammar Skill: Moving from Simple to Compound and Complex Sentences Learning Strategy: Helping Yourself Become an Academic Writer
Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Evaluation: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist
UNIT 3 BUSINESS STUDIES
Marketing and Consumers
Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Making Comparisons Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Language Tip: Showing Comparison and Contrast
Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Understanding Word Forms and Suffixes Reading: E-Commerce Basics Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Critical Thinking: Making Connections between Ideas and Information
Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Venn Diagrams and Parallel Ideas in an Outline Content Skill: Integrating Information from Charts and Diagrams Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Reference Skill: Writing Compare-and-Contrast Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Recommending Writing Task: Recommendation Conclusion for Unit Inquiry Question
Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Organizing Logical Connections between Ideas Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adverb Clauses Learning Strategy: Giving and Receiving Feedback
Unit Outcome Writing Assignments: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Evaluation: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist
UNIT 4 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Globalization and Cultural Adjustment
Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Responding to Ideas and Information Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Language Tip: Writing Summary Statements
Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Understanding Word Forms and Prefixes Reading: A Word of Learning: Canada's Performance and Potential in International Education, Study Abroad Challenges Writing Task: Response Paragraph Critical Thinking: Recommending a Course of Action
Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Ideas Webs and Outline for Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Content Skill: Integrating Information from Reports Writing Task: Response Paragraph Writing Task: Summary Paragraph Preventing Plagiarism: Integrating Summary Statements Reference Skill: Citing Reports in APA Style Format and Organizational Skill: Writing General-to-Specific Introductory Sentences Writing Task: Introduction for Unit Inquiry Question Topic Skill: Writing Topic Sentence for a Response Paragraph Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Integrating an Expert Opinion Writing Task: Concluding Sentences for Unit Inquiry Question
Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Maintaining Coherence Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adverbs Learning Strategy: Developing Effective Time Management Strategies
Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Process Essay Evaluation: Process Essay Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist
Appendix 1: Vocabulary
Appendix 2: Sample Paragraphs
Credits
Index
Résumé analytique : "Academic Inquiry develops student proficiency in the writing skills necessary for success in academic studies. The four-level series spans all aspects of academic writing from composing sentences and paragraphs through to complete essays and research papers. Each unit covers one essential rhetorical pattern providing numerous writing tasks that lead students step by step through the writing process, guiding them carefully from developing pre-writing ideas to revising their final composition. Level 1: Sentences and Paragraphs Level 2: Paragraphs and Short Essays Level 3: Essays and Integrating Sources Level 4: Essays and Research Taking a student-centred inquiry-based approach to academic writing, Academic Inquiry increases student involvement and motivation. Each unit focuses on a core academic discipline, providing meaningful and relevant content and discussion points that complement the unit writing assignments. Features: - Authentic content from Canadian textbooks helps students prepare for future academic studies; - Realistic writing models and methodical practice empower students to become accomplished writers in multiple rhetorical patterns; - Sentence skills, grammar skills, and composition skills help students understand and apply key writing skills; - Step-by-step writing tasks take students reliably through the entire writing process; - Preventing plagiarism strategies in each unit help students master the art of citing, paraphrasing, referencing, and summarizing. - Systematic vocabulary instruction in each unit covers the AWL and extends into mid-frequency words, helping students acquire a rich and comprehensive vocabulary base; - Critical Thinking Skills and Learning Strategies increase students' engagement, comprehension, and success; - Language Tips in each unit help students master essential words, phrases, and expressions related to the rhetorical patterns being studied; - Flexible units allow teachers and students to focus solely on the academic writing goals or also delve into the academic readings and vocabulary instruction; Canadian authors ensure that the Academic Inquiry Series is rooted in the Canadian post-secondary experience." (Book Cover)Portée et contenu : CONTENTS: UNIT 1 COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE STUDIES Subcultures and Identities Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Creating Inquiry Questions Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Opinion Paragraph Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Language Tip: Using Transition Words and Phrases Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Choosing Words to Learn Reading: Who Are You? Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Critical Thinking: Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Listing and Formal Outline Content Skill: Evaluating Information from Websites Reference Skill: Using APA Style Preventing Plagiarism: Understanding Academic Integrity Format and Organization Skill: Organizing Opinion Paragraphs Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Topic Skill: Writing Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Restating Writing Task: Concluding Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Developing Topics and Supporting Ideas Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Simple Past and Simple Present Learning Strategy: Understanding a Writing Assignment Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Opinion Paragraph Evaluation: Opinion Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist UNIT 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Environmental Sustainability Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Exploring Cause and Effect Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Language Tip: Expressing Cause and Effect Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Building Vocabulary by Learning Words with Related Meanings Reading: Global Sustainability and Prosperity Writing Task: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Critical Thinking: Identifying Reasons and Examples Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Cube Brainstorm and Coordinating Ideas in an Outline Content Skill: Integrating Information from How-To Guides Reference Skill: Citing How-To Guides in APA Style Preventing Plagiarism: Managing Notes and Integrating Quotations Format and Organization Skill: Organizing Cause-and-Effect Paragraphs Topic Skill: Writing Cause-and-Effect Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Predicting Writing Task: Concluding Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Staying on Topic Sentence and Grammar Skill: Moving from Simple to Compound and Complex Sentences Learning Strategy: Helping Yourself Become an Academic Writer Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Evaluation: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist UNIT 3 BUSINESS STUDIES Marketing and Consumers Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Making Comparisons Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Language Tip: Showing Comparison and Contrast Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Understanding Word Forms and Suffixes Reading: E-Commerce Basics Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Critical Thinking: Making Connections between Ideas and Information Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Venn Diagrams and Parallel Ideas in an Outline Content Skill: Integrating Information from Charts and Diagrams Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Reference Skill: Citing Information from Charts an Diagrams Using APA Style Preventing Plagiarism: Understanding and Following Citation Styles Carefully Format and Organization Skill: Organizing with Point-by-Point Format Topic Skill: Writing Compare-and-Contrast Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Recommending Writing Task: Recommendation Conclusion for Unit Inquiry Question Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Organizing Logical Connections between Ideas Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adverb Clauses Learning Strategy: Giving and Receiving Feedback Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Evaluation: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist UNIT 4 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Globalization and Cultural Adjustment Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Responding to Ideas and Information Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Language Tip: Writing Summary Statements Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Understanding Word Forms and Prefixes Reading: A World of Learning: Canada’s Performance and Potential in International Education; Study Abroad Challenges Writing Task: Response Paragraph Critical Thinking: Recommending a Course of Action Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Idea Webs and Outline for Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Content Skill: Integrating Information from Reports Writing Task: Response Paragraph Writing Task: Summary Paragraph Preventing Plagiarism: Integrating Summary Statements Reference Skill: Citing Reports in APA Style Format and Organization Skill: Writing General-to-Specific Introductory Sentences Writing Task: Introduction for Unit Inquiry Question Topic Skill: Writing Topic Sentences for a Response Paragraph Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Integrating an Expert Opinion Writing Task: Concluding Sentences for Unit Inquiry Question Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Paragraphing Sentence and Grammar Skill: Avoiding Sentence Fragments, Comma Splices, and Stringy Sentences Learning Strategy: Participating in Group Work Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Evaluation: Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist UNIT 5 DESIGN Understanding Processes Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Analyzing a Process Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Process Writing Writing Task: Process Paragraph Language Tip: Using Process Connectors Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Varying Vocabulary Using Synonyms Reading: Making Design Decisions Writing Task: Process Paragraph Critical Thinking: Identifying Assumptions Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Sticky Note Process map and Process Essay Outline Content Skill: Integrating Information from Magazine Articles Writing Task: Process Paragraph Preventing Plagiarism: Integrating Paraphrases Reference Skill: Citing Magazine Articles in APA Style Format and Organization Skill: Writing an Ask-the-Reader Introduction Topic Skill: Writing Process Thesis Statements Writing Task: Introduction to a Process Essay Conclusion Skill: Reminding the Reader Writing Task: Remind-the-Reader Conclusion Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Maintaining Coherence Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adverbs Learning Strategy: Developing Effective Time Management Strategies Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Process Essay Evaluation: Process Essay Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist UNIT 6 HEALTH SCIENCES Wellness Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Framing a Problem Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Problem-Solution Writing Language Tip: Introducing Problems and Solutions Writing Task: Problem and Solution Paragraphs Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Using Collocations Reading: Well-being in Canada Writing Task: Problem and Solution Paragraphs Critical Thinking: Evaluating and Ranking Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Split Page Notes Chart and Problem-Solution Essay Outline Writing Task: Problem-Solution Outline for Unit Inquiry Question Content Skill: Integrating Information from Online Campus Resources Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Reference Skill: Citing Video and Online Resources in APA Style Preventing Plagiarism: Using Online Tools to Check Own Writing Format and Organization Skill: Writing a Problem-Solution Introduction Writing Task: Introduction to a Problem-Solution Essay Topic Skill: Writing Problem-Solution Thesis Statements Writing Task: Problem-Solution Thesis Statement for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Suggesting Other Solutions Writing Task: Solution Conclusion for Unit Inquiry Question Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Revising and Editing Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adjective Clauses Learning Strategy: Reflecting on Learning and Planning for Future Academic Success Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Problem-Solution Essay Evaluation: Problem-Solution Essay Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist Appendix 1: Vocabulary Appendix 2: Sample Paragraphs Credits Index
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Teacher Resources (answer keys, tests) are on a password-protected companion website.

Includes appendices and index.

"Academic Inquiry develops student proficiency in the writing skills necessary for success in academic studies. The four-level series spans all aspects of academic writing from composing sentences and paragraphs through to complete essays and research papers. Each unit covers one essential rhetorical pattern providing numerous writing tasks that lead students step by step through the writing process, guiding them carefully from developing pre-writing ideas to revising their final composition


Level 1: Sentences and Paragraphs

Level 2: Paragraphs and Short Essays

Level 3: Essays and Integrating Sources

Level 4: Essays and Research

Taking a student-centred inquiry-based approach to academic writing, Academic inquiry increases student involvement and motivation. Each unit focuses on a core academic discipline, providing meaningful and relevant content and discussion points that complement the unit writing assignments.

Features:

- Authentic content from Canadian textbooks helps students prepare for future academic studies;

- Realistic writing models and methodical practice empower students to become accomplished writers in multiple rhetorical patterns;

- Sentence skills, grammar skills, and composition skills help students understand and apply key writing skills;

- Step-by-step writing tasks take students reliably through the entire writing process;

- Preventing plagiarism strategies in each unit help students master the art of citing, paraphrasing, referencing, and summarizing.

- Systematic vocabulary instruction in each unit covers the AWL and extends into mid-frequency words, helping students acquire a rich and comprehensive vocabulary base;

- Critical thinking skills and learning strategies increase students' engagement, comprehension, and success;

Language Tip in each unit helps students master essential words, phrases and expressions related to the rhetorical patterns being studied.

Flexible units allow teachers and students to focus solely on the academic writing goals or also delve into the academic readings and vocabulary instruction;

Canadian authors ensure that the Academic Inquiry Series is rooted in the Canadian post-secondary experience." ( Book Cover)

CONTENTS:

UNIT 1 COMMUNICATION AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Subcultures and Identities

Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Creating Inquiry Questions Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Opinion Paragraph Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Critical Thinking: Distinguishing between Facts and Opinion

Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Choosing Words to Learn Reading: Who Are You? Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Critical Thinking: Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion

Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Listing and Formal Outline Content Skill: Evaluating Information from Websites Reference Skill: Using APA Style Preventing Plagiarism: Understanding Academic Integrity Format and Organization Skill: Organizing Opinion Paragraphs Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Topic Skill: Writing Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Restarting Writing Task: Concluding Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Developing Topics and Supporting Ideas Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Simple Past and Simple Present Learning Strategy: Understanding a Writing Assignment

Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Opinion Paragraph Evaluation: Opinion Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

UNIT 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Sustainability Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Exploring Cause and Effect Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Language Tip: Expressing Cause-and-Effect

Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Building Vocabulary by Learning Words with Related Meanings Reading: Global Sustainability and Prosperity Writing Task: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Critical Thinking: Identifying Reasons and Examples

Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Cube Brainstorm and Coordinating Ideas in an Outline Content Skill: Integrating Information from How-To Guides Reference Skill: Citing How-To Guides in APA Style Preventing Plagiarism: Managing Notes and Integrating Quotations Format and Organization Skill: Organizing Cause-and-Effect Paragraphs Topic Skill: Writing Cause-and-Effect Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Predicting Writing Task: Concluding Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Staying on Topic Sentence and Grammar Skill: Moving from Simple to Compound and Complex Sentences Learning Strategy: Helping Yourself Become an Academic Writer

Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Evaluation: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

UNIT 3 BUSINESS STUDIES

Marketing and Consumers

Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Making Comparisons Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Language Tip: Showing Comparison and Contrast

Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Understanding Word Forms and Suffixes Reading: E-Commerce Basics Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Critical Thinking: Making Connections between Ideas and Information

Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Venn Diagrams and Parallel Ideas in an Outline Content Skill: Integrating Information from Charts and Diagrams Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Reference Skill: Writing Compare-and-Contrast Topic Sentences Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Recommending Writing Task: Recommendation Conclusion for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Organizing Logical Connections between Ideas Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adverb Clauses Learning Strategy: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Unit Outcome Writing Assignments: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Evaluation: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

UNIT 4 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Globalization and Cultural Adjustment

Exploring Ideas Introduction Fostering Inquiry: Responding to Ideas and Information Writing Task: Freewriting Structure: Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Language Tip: Writing Summary Statements

Academic Reading Vocabulary Skill: Understanding Word Forms and Prefixes Reading: A Word of Learning: Canada's Performance and Potential in International Education, Study Abroad Challenges Writing Task: Response Paragraph Critical Thinking: Recommending a Course of Action

Process Fundamentals Brainstorming and Outlining: Ideas Webs and Outline for Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Content Skill: Integrating Information from Reports Writing Task: Response Paragraph Writing Task: Summary Paragraph Preventing Plagiarism: Integrating Summary Statements Reference Skill: Citing Reports in APA Style Format and Organizational Skill: Writing General-to-Specific Introductory Sentences Writing Task: Introduction for Unit Inquiry Question Topic Skill: Writing Topic Sentence for a Response Paragraph Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question Conclusion Skill: Integrating an Expert Opinion Writing Task: Concluding Sentences for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals Composition Skill: Maintaining Coherence Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adverbs Learning Strategy: Developing Effective Time Management Strategies

Unit Outcome Writing Assignment: Process Essay Evaluation: Process Essay Rubric Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

Appendix 1: Vocabulary

Appendix 2: Sample Paragraphs

Credits

Index

"Academic Inquiry develops student proficiency in the writing skills necessary for success in academic studies. The four-level series spans all aspects of academic writing from composing sentences and paragraphs through to complete essays and research papers. Each unit covers one essential rhetorical pattern providing numerous writing tasks that lead students step by step through the writing process, guiding them carefully from developing pre-writing ideas to revising their final composition.
Level 1: Sentences and Paragraphs
Level 2: Paragraphs and Short Essays
Level 3: Essays and Integrating Sources
Level 4: Essays and Research
Taking a student-centred inquiry-based approach to academic writing, Academic Inquiry increases student involvement and motivation. Each unit focuses on a core academic discipline, providing meaningful and relevant content and discussion points that complement the unit writing assignments.
Features:
- Authentic content from Canadian textbooks helps students prepare for future academic studies;
- Realistic writing models and methodical practice empower students to become accomplished writers in multiple rhetorical patterns;
- Sentence skills, grammar skills, and composition skills help students understand and apply key writing skills;
- Step-by-step writing tasks take students reliably through the entire writing process;
- Preventing plagiarism strategies in each unit help students master the art of citing, paraphrasing, referencing, and summarizing.
- Systematic vocabulary instruction in each unit covers the AWL and extends into mid-frequency words, helping students acquire a rich and comprehensive vocabulary base;
- Critical Thinking Skills and Learning Strategies increase students' engagement, comprehension, and success;
- Language Tips in each unit help students master essential words, phrases, and expressions related to the rhetorical patterns being studied;
- Flexible units allow teachers and students to focus solely on the academic writing goals or also delve into the academic readings and vocabulary instruction;
Canadian authors ensure that the Academic Inquiry Series is rooted in the Canadian post-secondary experience." (Book Cover)

CONTENTS:

UNIT 1 COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE STUDIES
Subcultures and Identities

Exploring Ideas
Introduction
Fostering Inquiry: Creating Inquiry Questions
Writing Task: Freewriting
Structure: Opinion Paragraph
Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph
Language Tip: Using Transition Words and Phrases

Academic Reading
Vocabulary Skill: Choosing Words to Learn
Reading: Who Are You?
Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph
Critical Thinking: Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion

Process Fundamentals
Brainstorming and Outlining: Listing and Formal Outline
Content Skill: Evaluating Information from Websites
Reference Skill: Using APA Style
Preventing Plagiarism: Understanding Academic Integrity
Format and Organization Skill: Organizing Opinion Paragraphs
Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph
Topic Skill: Writing Topic Sentences
Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question
Conclusion Skill: Restating
Writing Task: Concluding Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals
Composition Skill: Developing Topics and Supporting Ideas
Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph
Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Simple Past and Simple Present
Learning Strategy: Understanding a Writing Assignment

Unit Outcome
Writing Assignment: Opinion Paragraph
Evaluation: Opinion Paragraph Rubric
Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

UNIT 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Environmental Sustainability

Exploring Ideas
Introduction
Fostering Inquiry: Exploring Cause and Effect
Writing Task: Freewriting
Structure: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph
Language Tip: Expressing Cause and Effect

Academic Reading
Vocabulary Skill: Building Vocabulary by Learning Words with Related Meanings
Reading: Global Sustainability and Prosperity
Writing Task: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph
Critical Thinking: Identifying Reasons and Examples

Process Fundamentals
Brainstorming and Outlining: Cube Brainstorm and Coordinating Ideas in an Outline
Content Skill: Integrating Information from How-To Guides
Reference Skill: Citing How-To Guides in APA Style
Preventing Plagiarism: Managing Notes and Integrating Quotations
Format and Organization Skill: Organizing Cause-and-Effect Paragraphs
Topic Skill: Writing Cause-and-Effect Topic Sentences
Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question
Conclusion Skill: Predicting
Writing Task: Concluding Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals
Composition Skill: Staying on Topic
Sentence and Grammar Skill: Moving from Simple to Compound and Complex Sentences
Learning Strategy: Helping Yourself Become an Academic Writer

Unit Outcome
Writing Assignment: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph
Evaluation: Cause-and-Effect Paragraph Rubric
Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

UNIT 3 BUSINESS STUDIES
Marketing and Consumers

Exploring Ideas
Introduction
Fostering Inquiry: Making Comparisons
Writing Task: Freewriting
Structure: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph
Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph
Language Tip: Showing Comparison and Contrast

Academic Reading
Vocabulary Skill: Understanding Word Forms and Suffixes
Reading: E-Commerce Basics
Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph
Critical Thinking: Making Connections between Ideas and Information

Process Fundamentals
Brainstorming and Outlining: Venn Diagrams and Parallel Ideas in an Outline
Content Skill: Integrating Information from Charts and Diagrams
Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph
Reference Skill: Citing Information from Charts an Diagrams Using APA Style
Preventing Plagiarism: Understanding and Following Citation Styles Carefully
Format and Organization Skill: Organizing with Point-by-Point Format
Topic Skill: Writing Compare-and-Contrast Topic Sentences
Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question
Conclusion Skill: Recommending
Writing Task: Recommendation Conclusion for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals
Composition Skill: Organizing Logical Connections between Ideas
Writing Task: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph
Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adverb Clauses
Learning Strategy: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Unit Outcome
Writing Assignment: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph
Evaluation: Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph Rubric
Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

UNIT 4 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Globalization and Cultural Adjustment

Exploring Ideas
Introduction
Fostering Inquiry: Responding to Ideas and Information
Writing Task: Freewriting
Structure: Summary-and-Response Paragraphs
Language Tip: Writing Summary Statements

Academic Reading
Vocabulary Skill: Understanding Word Forms and Prefixes
Reading: A World of Learning: Canada’s Performance and Potential in International Education; Study Abroad Challenges
Writing Task: Response Paragraph
Critical Thinking: Recommending a Course of Action

Process Fundamentals
Brainstorming and Outlining: Idea Webs and Outline for Summary-and-Response Paragraphs
Content Skill: Integrating Information from Reports
Writing Task: Response Paragraph
Writing Task: Summary Paragraph
Preventing Plagiarism: Integrating Summary Statements
Reference Skill: Citing Reports in APA Style
Format and Organization Skill: Writing General-to-Specific Introductory Sentences
Writing Task: Introduction for Unit Inquiry Question
Topic Skill: Writing Topic Sentences for a Response Paragraph
Writing Task: Topic Sentence for Unit Inquiry Question
Conclusion Skill: Integrating an Expert Opinion
Writing Task: Concluding Sentences for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals
Composition Skill: Paragraphing
Sentence and Grammar Skill: Avoiding Sentence Fragments, Comma Splices, and Stringy Sentences
Learning Strategy: Participating in Group Work

Unit Outcome
Writing Assignment: Summary-and-Response Paragraphs
Evaluation: Summary-and-Response Paragraphs Rubric
Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

UNIT 5 DESIGN
Understanding Processes

Exploring Ideas
Introduction
Fostering Inquiry: Analyzing a Process
Writing Task: Freewriting
Structure: Process Writing
Writing Task: Process Paragraph
Language Tip: Using Process Connectors

Academic Reading
Vocabulary Skill: Varying Vocabulary Using Synonyms
Reading: Making Design Decisions
Writing Task: Process Paragraph
Critical Thinking: Identifying Assumptions

Process Fundamentals
Brainstorming and Outlining: Sticky Note Process map and Process Essay Outline
Content Skill: Integrating Information from Magazine Articles
Writing Task: Process Paragraph
Preventing Plagiarism: Integrating Paraphrases
Reference Skill: Citing Magazine Articles in APA Style
Format and Organization Skill: Writing an Ask-the-Reader Introduction
Topic Skill: Writing Process Thesis Statements
Writing Task: Introduction to a Process Essay
Conclusion Skill: Reminding the Reader
Writing Task: Remind-the-Reader Conclusion

Writing Fundamentals
Composition Skill: Maintaining Coherence
Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adverbs
Learning Strategy: Developing Effective Time Management Strategies

Unit Outcome
Writing Assignment: Process Essay
Evaluation: Process Essay Rubric
Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

UNIT 6 HEALTH SCIENCES
Wellness

Exploring Ideas
Introduction
Fostering Inquiry: Framing a Problem
Writing Task: Freewriting
Structure: Problem-Solution Writing
Language Tip: Introducing Problems and Solutions
Writing Task: Problem and Solution Paragraphs

Academic Reading
Vocabulary Skill: Using Collocations
Reading: Well-being in Canada
Writing Task: Problem and Solution Paragraphs
Critical Thinking: Evaluating and Ranking

Process Fundamentals
Brainstorming and Outlining: Split Page Notes Chart and Problem-Solution Essay Outline
Writing Task: Problem-Solution Outline for Unit Inquiry Question
Content Skill: Integrating Information from Online Campus Resources
Writing Task: Opinion Paragraph
Reference Skill: Citing Video and Online Resources in APA Style
Preventing Plagiarism: Using Online Tools to Check Own Writing
Format and Organization Skill: Writing a Problem-Solution Introduction
Writing Task: Introduction to a Problem-Solution Essay
Topic Skill: Writing Problem-Solution Thesis Statements
Writing Task: Problem-Solution Thesis Statement for Unit Inquiry Question
Conclusion Skill: Suggesting Other Solutions
Writing Task: Solution Conclusion for Unit Inquiry Question

Writing Fundamentals
Composition Skill: Revising and Editing
Sentence and Grammar Skill: Using Adjective Clauses
Learning Strategy: Reflecting on Learning and Planning for Future Academic Success

Unit Outcome
Writing Assignment: Problem-Solution Essay
Evaluation: Problem-Solution Essay Rubric
Unit Review: Self-Assessment Checklist and Vocabulary Checklist

Appendix 1: Vocabulary
Appendix 2: Sample Paragraphs
Credits
Index

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