This book is designed to support the curriculum of ESL1069 Success in Academic Reading and Writing for International Students at the University of Cincinnati. The second in the sequence of five English writing and composition courses, ESL1069 emphasizes careful reading, critical thinking, and persuasive strategies inherent in writing within an academic community. Students learn to write with purpose, audience, context, and conventions in mind.

These multimedia materials consist original work as well as materials from open educational resources, and are tailored to the specific objectives, components, and assignments of ESL1069. The goal of developing these materials is to enhance the usability of the textbook and reduce textbook costs for international students.

This book is a work in progress. Continuous improvement will be made based on instructor and student feedback.