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