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Foundations of English, 2nd Edition
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Chapter 1 - Study Skills
- 1.1 Understanding Different Learning Styles
- 1.2 Determining Your Personal Learning Styles
- 1.3 Understanding and Reducing Stress
- 1.4 Keeping Yourself Organized
- 1.5 Managing Your Time Effectively
- 1.6 Taking Notes and Annotating Texts
- 1.7 Using Effective Study Strategies
- 1.8 Reducing Test Anxiety
- 1.9 Taking Advantage of Campus Resources
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Chapter 2 - Reading Skills
- 2.1 Preparing Yourself to Read
- 2.2 Using Visual Clues
- 2.3 Reading Actively and Purposefully
- 2.4 Deconstructing Topics, Ideas, and Details
- 2.5 Identifying Organizational Patterns
- 2.6 Using Context for Unfamiliar Words or Phrases
- 2.7 Using Word Parts for Unfamiliar Words
- 2.8 Making Inferences about a Text
- 2.9 Recognizing Types of Main Ideas and Evidence
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Chapter 3 - Critical Thinking
- 3.1 Identifying Purpose and Tone
- 3.2 Analyzing Argumentation Strategies
- 3.3 Identifying Bias
- 3.4 Evaluating Evidence
- 3.5 Understanding the Basics of Logic
- 3.6 Recognizing Logical Fallacies
- 3.7 Analyzing and Evaluating Visuals
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Chapter 4 - Grammar and Mechanics
- 4.1 Understanding Nouns
- 4.2 Understanding Pronouns
- 4.3 Understanding Verbs
- 4.4 Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs
- 4.5 Understanding Prepositions
- 4.6 Understanding Clauses and Conjunctions
- 4.7 Identifying the Characteristics of Sentences
- 4.8 Identifying Common Sentence Errors
- 4.9 Using Consistent Subjects and Verbs
- 4.10 Using Consistent Pronouns and Antecedents
- 4.11 Using Correct Pronoun Reference and Case
- 4.12 Using Commas
- 4.13 Using Semicolons and Colons
- 4.14 Using Apostrophes
- 4.15 Using Quotation Marks, Parentheses, and Brackets
- 4.16 Using Ellipses, Hyphens, and Dashes
- 4.17 Using Capitalization and Italics
- 4.18 Using Abbreviations and Numbers
- 4.19 Using Basic Spelling Rules
- 4.20 Spelling Commonly Confused Words
- 4.21 Proofreading Sentences for Grammar
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Chapter 5 - Style
- 5.1 Determining a Writing Style
- 5.2 Using an Appropriate Tone
- 5.3 Maintaining Consistency in Tense and Person
- 5.4 Correcting Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
- 5.5 Using Word and Sentence Variety
- 5.6 Using Parallelism, Coordination, and Subordination
- 5.7 Using Active and Passive Voice
- 5.8 Emphasizing Words or Phrases
- 5.9 Choosing Clear, Concise, and Vivid Words
- 5.10 Using Inclusive Language
- 5.11 Proofreading Sentences for Style
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Chapter 6 - The Writing Process: Paragraphs
- 6.1 The Writing Process for Paragraphs
- 6.2 Choosing a Topic and Scope for a Paragraph
- 6.3 Writing a Topic Sentence
- 6.4 Choosing an Organizational Pattern
- 6.5 Drafting a Paragraph
- 6.6 Revising and Editing a Paragraph
- 6.7 Submitting a Paragraph
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Chapter 7 - The Writing Process: Longer Texts
- 7.1 Preparing to Write a Longer Text
- 7.2 Understanding Genre and Purpose
- 7.3 Choosing a Topic and Scope for a Longer Text
- 7.4 Writing a Thesis or Purpose Statement
- 7.5 Organizing and Outlining a Longer Paper
- 7.6 Writing with Technology
- 7.7 Writing a First Draft
- 7.8 Using Paragraphs Effectively
- 7.9 Revising a Longer Text
- 7.10 Participating in Peer Review
- 7.11 Submitting a Longer Text
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Chapter 8 - Research
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Chapter Exercises
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Chapter Projects - Student
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- Chapter 1. Study Skills PDF | HTML
- Chapter 2. Reading Skills PDF | HTML
- Chapter 3. Critical Thinking PDF | HTML
- Chapter 4. Grammar and Mechanics PDF | HTML
- Chapter 5. Style PDF | HTML
- Chapter 6. The Writing Process: Paragraphs PDF | HTML
- Chapter 7. The Writing Process: Longer Texts PDF | HTML
- Chapter 8. Research PDF | HTML
- Chapters 1-8. All Chapter Projects PDF | HTML