Part I The Paragraph
Chapter 1 Paragraph Format
What Is Academic Writing?
Organization
Paragraph Format
Model: Handwritten Assignment Introducing Myself
Model: Computer-Written Assignment Introducing Myself
Capitalization
Capitalization Rules
Sentence Structure
Model: Sentence Structure A Person Who Has Made a Difference: George Lucas
Simple Sentences
Subject-Verb Agreement
Fragments
The Writing Process
Overview
Step 1 Prewriting
Step 2 Organizing
Step 3 Writing
Step 4 Polishing: Revising and Editing
Review
Writing Assignment
Chapter 2 Narrative Paragraphs
Model: Narrative Paragraph Earthquake!
Organization
Time Order
Time Order Signals
Sentence Structure
Model: Compound Sentences Omusubi Kororin
Compound Sentences with and, but, so, and or
Coordinating Conjunctions
Punctuation
Three Comma Rules
The Writing Process
Freewriting
Model: Freewriting A Memorable Event in My Life
Review
Writing Assignment
Chapter 3 Paragraph Structure
Organization
Three Parts of a Paragraph
Model: Three Parts of a Paragraph A Hawaiian Wedding
The Topic Sentence
Supporting Sentences
Examples
The Concluding Sentence
Punctuation
Apostrophes
The Writing Process
Outlining
Model: Detailed Outline Music Styles and Fashion
Review
Writing Assignment
Summary Writing I
Chapter 4 Descriptive Paragraphs
Organization
Model: Descriptive Paragraph The Stairway
Spatial Order
Spatial Order Signals
Topic Sentences for Descriptive Paragraphs
Supporting Sentences for Descriptive Paragraphs
Model: Descriptive Details My Banana Garden
Paragraph Unity
Sentence Structure
Model: Compound Sentences Supai Village
Compound Sentences with yet, for, and nor
Varying Sentence Openings
The Writing Process
Clustering
Model: Clustering A Place from My Childhood
Review
Skill Sharpeners
Writing Assignment
Chapter 5 Logical Division of Ideas
Organization
Model: Logical Division of Ideas Paragraph Why I Don’t Have a Credit Card
Logical Division of Ideas
Coherence
Using Nouns and Pronouns Consistently
Transition Signals
Sentence Structure
Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Review
Skill Sharpeners
Writing Assignment
Chapter 6 Process Paragraphs
Organization
Model: Process Paragraph How to Build a One-Match Campfire
Time Order
Time Order Signals
Sentence Structure
Model: Clauses and Complex Sentences How to Give the Cat a Pill
Clauses
Complex Sentences
Subordinates
Review
Skill Sharpeners
Writing Assignment
Chapter 7 Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Organization
Models: Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Paragraph 1: Right Brain/Left Brain
Paragraph 2: Two Job Applicants
Block Organization
Point-by-Point Organization
Sentence Structure
Model: Comparison/Contrast SignalsTwo Varieties of English
Comparison Signals
Contrast Signals
Review
Skill Sharpeners
Writing Assignment
Chapter 8 Definition Paragraphs
Organization
Models: Definition Paragraphs
Paragraph 1: The Underground Railroad
Paragraph 2: Courage
Sentence Structure
Model: Appositives and Adjective Clauses Holidays with Pagan Origins
Appositives
Adjective Clauses
Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses
Subject Pronouns: who, which, that
Object Pronouns: whom, which, that, Ø (no pronoun)
Clauses with when
Review
Skill Sharpeners
Review Practice
Part II The Essay
Chapter 9 Essay Organization
Organization
Three Parts of an Essay
Model: Essay Structure Styles of Popular Music
The Introductory Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
The Concluding Paragraph
Transitions Between Paragraphs
Essay Outlining
Model: Essay Outline
Planning an Essay
Step 1 Prewriting
Step 2 Organizing
Step 2A Group Ideas Logically
Step 2B Make an Outline
Review
Skill Sharpeners
Writing Assignment
Summary Writing II
Chapter 10 Opinion Essays
Model: Opinion Essay The Right to Die
Organization
The Introductory Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
The Concluding Paragraph
Developing Supporting Details
Quotations
Rules for Using and Punctuating Quotations
Statistics
Review
Skill Sharpeners
Writing Assignment
Appendices
Appendix A: Journal Writing
How Journal Writing Can Help You
How to Start
Appendix B: Correction Symbols
Appendix C: Summary of Puncutation Rules
Appendix D: Kinds of Sentences and Master List of Connecting Words
Kinds of Sentences
Connecting Words
Coordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Words for Adjective Clauses
Appendix E: Master Chart of Transition Signals
Appendix F: Peer-Editing and Self-Editing Worksheets; Scoring Rubrics
Scoring Rubrics
Peer-Editing
Self-Editing