{"product_id":"from-the-light-to-forever-composition-structure-and-academic-language-9781516592029","title":"From the Light to Forever: Composition, Structure, and Academic Language","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gary Montaño\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to foster increased acumen and ability in scholarly writing, \u003cem\u003eFrom the Light to Forever: Composition, Structure, and Academic Language\u003c\/em\u003e provides students with a clear understanding of why academic language is important, how to expand their language use of academic language effectively, and how to improve their writing skills. Students learn a myriad of tools and approaches to academic writing to build personal competencies and master the use of scholarly language.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The text is divided into two parts. In Part I, students learn how to achieve balance in academic writing, define and recognize the four sentence types, build rhythm through grammar and vocabulary, and revise to improve their writing. They develop an understanding of persuasive writing techniques and components, as well as the importance of paragraph structure in academic writing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II focuses on format and structure, with chapters that assist students in identifying the point of a piece of writing, crafting an opening statement, presenting and explaining necessary facts, cultivating quality support for their claim, overcoming opposing viewpoints, and finishing strong. Throughout, applied exercises and Putting It All Together sections help students test their knowledge and strengthen their skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Included also are appendices of readings, literary synopses, and theoretical definitions to expand the emerging writer's base in writing and literature.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building upon the knowledge and tools presented in \u003cem\u003eThrough the Mist and toward the Light: Grammar for the First Year College Writer\u003c\/em\u003e, also written by Dr. Montaño, \u003cem\u003eFrom the Light to Forever\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable textbook for intermediate and advanced courses in writing and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Gary Montaño\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of English at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46454836494487,"sku":"9781516592029","price":9934.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781516592029.webp?v=1769172846","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/from-the-light-to-forever-composition-structure-and-academic-language-9781516592029","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}