Fundamentals of#xA0;Academic Writing,by Linda Butler, is the newest addition to the Longman Academic Writing Series. Fundamentalsprovides beginning-level students with the essential tools they need to master basic academic writing by integrating sentence structure, paragraph organization, grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, and the writing process. Fundamentalsleads students to build strong academic writing skills that will last them throughout their academic careeers. #xA0; Features: A step-by-step approachguides students seamlessly through the writing process. Clear, succinct explanationshelp students to understand and apply key conepts and rules. Numerous modelsand varied practicesupport students at all stages of writing. Journal writinghelps students build literacy. Challenge activitiesgive added opportunities to master the writing process. Reviewer's Checklistsmotivate students to revise their work. The Longman Academic Writing Seriesalso consists of: Level 2 First Steps in Academic Writing,Second Edition Level 3 Introduction to Academic Writing,Third Edition Level 4 Writing Academic English,Fourth Edition#xA0;