Ideal for overseas students studying at English-medium colleges and universities, this practical writing course enables international students to meet the required standard of writing and use an appropriate style for essays, exams and dissertations. Newly revised and updated to include extra exercises and material suggested by teachers and students, Academic Writing explains and demonstrates all the key writing skills, and is ideal for use in the classroom or for independent study. Useful at every stage of an academic career and beyond, this indispensable book features:
different styles and formats from CVs and letters to formal essays
a focus on accuracy
coverage of all stages of writing, from understanding titles to checking your work
essential academic writing skills such as proper referencing, summarising and paraphrasing
diagrams and practice exercises, complete with answers.
The essential writing course for international students studying at English-medium colleges and universities. Covers all aspects of academic writing and includes exercises at every stage, ideal for classroom or self-study use.
different styles and formats from CVs and letters to formal essays
a focus on accuracy
coverage of all stages of writing, from understanding titles to checking your work
essential academic writing skills such as proper referencing, summarising and paraphrasing
diagrams and practice exercises, complete with answers.
The essential writing course for international students studying at English-medium colleges and universities. Covers all aspects of academic writing and includes exercises at every stage, ideal for classroom or self-study use.
Academic Writing is organized in a way that makes sense for teaching writing skills. The content covers a diverse body of samples from various fields, so it works wonderfully for my undergrad or graduate students. I especially like the section on common language errors, which includes extra practice for students; there is a good balance between writing instruction and discrete skill practice. It isn't easy to find a text that addresses plagiarism in a way that is clear for students to understand, and this text does the job!
Ixchell Reyes, University of Southern California, USA
This book is an excellent example of inclusive teaching. It is aimed primarily at international students, but reaches further, as it is equally useful for British students and students who come from a more practice-focused background. It is also a strong companion to books on research methods that need a solid basis for academic skills. The clear structure, accessible content, and well thought through activities in this book, all give students the confidence to write effective academic work without the fear of breaking rules of plagiarism or academic malpractice. This is the book I recommend to all my students at the beginning of each academic year, independent of the subject I teach and the composition of my cohort.
Maria Lonsdale, University of Leeds, UK
Academic Writing is simply organised, allowing ease of access for beginner writers and specifically introducing them to the language needed to enter the conversations on academic writing.
Djuddah Leijen, University of Tartu, Estonia
The 5th edition of Academic Writing includes many new features which are extremely useful for all university students who are inexperienced in writing for academic purposes. The book provides both information on important aspects of academic writing and practice exercises which all students will find invaluable. It is a useful book for anyone who is new to writing for academic purposes, regardless of her level of proficiency in English.
Radhika Jaidev, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
An excellent book that, although aimed at international students, would also benefit UK students who come from a more practise-focused background. Study skills tutors can use it to strengthen particular issues or areas of study that students might be struggling with.
Jan Beechey, Dyslexia Review
Ixchell Reyes, University of Southern California, USA
This book is an excellent example of inclusive teaching. It is aimed primarily at international students, but reaches further, as it is equally useful for British students and students who come from a more practice-focused background. It is also a strong companion to books on research methods that need a solid basis for academic skills. The clear structure, accessible content, and well thought through activities in this book, all give students the confidence to write effective academic work without the fear of breaking rules of plagiarism or academic malpractice. This is the book I recommend to all my students at the beginning of each academic year, independent of the subject I teach and the composition of my cohort.
Maria Lonsdale, University of Leeds, UK
Academic Writing is simply organised, allowing ease of access for beginner writers and specifically introducing them to the language needed to enter the conversations on academic writing.
Djuddah Leijen, University of Tartu, Estonia
The 5th edition of Academic Writing includes many new features which are extremely useful for all university students who are inexperienced in writing for academic purposes. The book provides both information on important aspects of academic writing and practice exercises which all students will find invaluable. It is a useful book for anyone who is new to writing for academic purposes, regardless of her level of proficiency in English.
Radhika Jaidev, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
An excellent book that, although aimed at international students, would also benefit UK students who come from a more practise-focused background. Study skills tutors can use it to strengthen particular issues or areas of study that students might be struggling with.
Jan Beechey, Dyslexia Review