Mastering Academic Reading

Mastering Academic Reading is meant to challenge advanced academically oriented students of English. The units and the readings within them are long. The comprehension and expansion exercises after them are demanding. The hoped-for outcome is that students trained using this textbook will be able to better hold their own in university classes where the reading volume across disciplines and vocabulary demands are high. Almost every reading is taken, in minimally adapted form, from a book or academic / professional journal. Two introductory passages have been composed expressly for this book in order to provide narrowly focused background material. Beyond these pieces, readers are in the hands of “real-world” authors and their difficult, lexically diffuse, and allusion-filled creations. Journal articles and book excerpts predominate, but Mastering Academic Reading also offers a book review and a government pamphlet as well. Since one aspect of reading practice builds on others, the units are laid out in tiers, not in sections. Each unit has been organized into three tiers. In general, there is one reading per tier, although the first tier in Unit 3 contains two passages (both necessary to provide conceptual background for the other two tiers). Each reading is 3,500-5,000 words. The book focuses on the three primary goals of academic reading: reading to learn; reading to integrate, write, and critique texts; and reading for basic comprehension.

This book provides a comprehensive and coherent step-by-step guide to writing in scientific academic disciplines. It is an invaluable resource for those working on a PhD thesis, research paper, dissertation, or report. Writing these documents can be a long and arduous experience for students and their supervisors, and even for experienced researchers. However, this book can hold the key to success. Mapping the steps involved in the writing process - from acquiring and organizing sources of information, to revising early drafts, to proofreading the final product - it provides clear guidance on what to write and how best to write it. Features: Step-by-step approach to academic writing in scientific disciplines Ideal guidance for PhD theses, papers, grant applications, reports and more Includes worked-out examples from real research papers and PhD theses and templates and worksheets are available online to help readers put specific tasks into practice

The achievement gap is a language gap—and you can bridge it! As teachers, we take the language of school—academic language—for granted. But for many of our students, academic language is more than a new language. It is the "make or break" skill for school success. This exciting and much-needed book shows how teachers can help students become fluent, confident speakers of academic language. Debbie Zacarian shares a step-by-step, research-based approach to scaffolding K-12 instruction for students who do not have the language and literacy skills that are needed in school. Readers will find Practical teaching strategies based on the four key facets of academic language fluency Richly detailed case studies about students’ experiences with academic language across the content areas Guidance on family involvement Thought-provoking study questions, along with performance assessment tools An ideal resource for school- and district-wide Common Core initiatives, this book provides teachers with the foundation and tools to ensure an equitable education for all students. "This book engages teachers in active reflection on the nature of academic language and how it is used in different content areas across the curriculum. It represents an extremely useful tool for school communities to promote academic learning for all students." —Jim Cummins, Professor OISE/University of Toronto "Mastering Academic Language provides a practical look at the sociocultural foundations of academic language, relevant classroom and student examples, and a helpful framework for organizing and enacting the complex processes of developing language across a variety of contexts." —Jeff Zwiers, Researcher Stanford University, CERAS 527

In an age marked by an overwhelming abundance of information and an unceasing thirst for knowledge, the skill to navigate and comprehend academic texts stands as an invaluable asset. Whether you're a student, researcher, or lifelong learner, the techniques of academic reading and annotation can empower you to glean insight, engage with concepts, and tap into the treasure trove of knowledge embedded in scholarly works. This book serves as a comprehensive manual, aiming to shed light on the significance and advantages of employing effective approaches to academic reading and annotation. Its purpose is to provide guidance in enhancing your reading experience, fostering critical thinking, and amplifying your grasp of intricate ideas. Within its pages, you'll uncover strategies, tools, and insights to refine your academic reading prowess, empowering you to navigate the intellectual landscape with confidence. The core intention of academic reading transcends the mere consumption of information; it entails active engagement. Whether confronted with a research paper, a textbook, or a philosophical treatise, this guide empowers you to approach each text with discernment and strategy. By embracing methods like active reading, skimming, scanning, and analytical reading, you'll learn to extract essential ideas, identify arguments, and assess evidence. Furthermore, through the integration of effective annotation techniques such as highlighting, note-taking, and summarizing, you'll cultivate a personal reservoir of knowledge, accessible for future use and synthesis. The benefits of mastering these techniques stretch beyond academic endeavors, nurturing skills with broader applications. Proficiency in effective reading and annotation fosters critical thinking, sharpens problem-solving capabilities, and facilitates clear, precise communication of ideas. Additionally, these skills foster an enduring enthusiasm for learning, ensuring adaptability and curiosity in our swiftly evolving world. As you embark on your journey through the book's pages, consider it more than a mere manual. View it as a companion, guiding the development of a personal reading and annotation style that resonates with your unique strengths and preferences. The techniques presented aren't rigid directives; they're adaptable tools, shaped to suit your individual needs and the nature of encountered texts. By highlighting the essence of active reading and strategic annotation, this book equips readers with tools to confidently navigate intricate academic texts. Chapters delve into various techniques: skimming and scanning, highlighting, underlining, questioning, summarizing, and note-taking. This collective toolkit forms a comprehensive approach to academic success. We hold the belief that mastering the skills and techniques delineated here will not only enhance academic performance but also bestow the lifelong ability to engage with complex texts across disciplines. Whether you're a student embarking on an educational journey or a seasoned scholar refining reading practices, this book will prove a valuable resource. With sincere hopes, "Mastering Reading Techniques: How to Read Smarter, Not Harder," endeavors to empower you to unleash the full potential of your academic reading and annotation capabilities. May your exploration through these pages lead you to significant academic accomplishments. Enjoy the journey!

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. For courses in Developmental Reading. An engaging, thematic journey that sparks academic curiosity Read to Succeed: A Thematic Approach to Academic Reading builds students' background knowledge by organizing around nine academic disciplines. The authors offer a wealth of readings, drawn from a variety of sources -- everything from textbooks to blogs -- giving students multiple opportunities to build reading skills through discussion, writing, and vocabulary building. Now in its Third Edition, Read to Succeed encourages users to become active readers through an exploration of contemporary themes. Also available with MyReadingLab(tm) MyReadingLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them develop their reading skills and promotes transference of those skills to college-level work. Full-length readings and assignments from the text are available in the eText version of MyReadingLab, strengthening the connection between the classroom and work done outside of class. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyReadingLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyReadingLab, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyReadingLab, search for: 0134133021 / 9780134133027 Read to Succeed: A Thematic Approach to Academic Reading, Books a la Carte Edition Plus MyReadingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 3/e Package consists of: 0133995208 / 9780133995206 MyReadingLab with Pearson eText -- Glue in Access Card 0134072863 / 9780134072869 Read to Succeed: A Thematic Approach to Academic Reading, Books a la Carte Edition

This book provides a comprehensive and coherent step-by-step guide to writing in scientific academic disciplines. It is an invaluable resource for those working on a PhD thesis, research paper, dissertation, or report. Writing these documents can be a long and arduous experience for students and their supervisors, and even for experienced researchers. However, this book can hold the key to success. Mapping the steps involved in the writing process - from acquiring and organizing sources of information, to revising early drafts, to proofreading the final product - it provides clear guidance on what to write and how best to write it. Features: Step-by-step approach to academic writing in scientific disciplines Ideal guidance for PhD theses, papers, grant applications, reports and more Includes worked-out examples from real research papers and PhD theses and templates and worksheets are available online to help readers put specific tasks into practice

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