Academic Writing and Grammar for Students - Alex Osmond

Academic Writing and Grammar for Students

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Buch | Softcover
216 Seiten
2013
SAGE Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-4462-1091-8 (ISBN)
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This clear and practical book on academic grammar shows students how to avoid common mistakes and how to quickly apply this to their essays. It is unique in its focus on English grammar for academic purposes across a range of disciplines.
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′Alex unpacks the complexities of language to provide sound advice on writing for  university at all levels. The book ranges from basic grammar to more advanced examples such as the complexities of "hedging". The advice is well supported by examples from a range of disciplines.′ - Dr Sue Tangney, Cardiff Metropolitan University



′This exciting new publication helps students understand the requirements of academic writing in today′s world. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to all students.′ - Penelope Hood, Anglia Ruskin University



This handy guide shows you how to quickly get to grips with using academic English grammar and punctuation. Highlighting common grammar mistakes and how to avoid them, the author also shares a wealth of examples and advice from tutors from a range of subjects, enabling you to immediately improve your work at university.



Inside, you′ll find practical advice on:





common mistakes
punctuation
conciseness
proofreading
referencing.


All the advice has been tried and tested through workshops that the author runs with students. It is ideal for undergraduates on a wide range of courses, to help promote independent learning as well as practical writing skills.



Personal tips and advice from the author online

For additional resources and one-to-one advice from Alex ′like′ his Facebook page Academic Writing and Grammar for Students: www.facebook.com/academicwritingandgrammarforstudents





SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills website for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!

Alex Osmond worked as an Academic Skills Adviser and Project Manager at two UK institutions: Cardiff Metropolitan University and Brunel University. These two roles involved providing guidance to students focusing on the development of their academic writing. A module that Alex helped devise at Cardiff Metropolitan was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award in Outstanding Student Support. Alex has also taught a wide variety of skills sessions across specific degree programmes, and worked to develop online resources aimed at improving writing skills.  Subsequently, Alex has worked in research and policy roles in the housing and homelessness sectors in Wales; this work has also involved delivering guest lectures on relevant degree courses, as well as providing guidance to, and supervising, students interested in the sector. Alex remains interested in clarity and conciseness in writing, applying the same insight into the reports and policy documentation he produces now.

Introduction: The Aims of This Book and How to Use It
Basic Conventions Of Academic Writing
Basic Grammatical Concepts
Putting Sentences Together
Putting Paragraphs Together
Critical Thinking And Referencing
Conciseness And Clarity
Common Mistakes and How to Deal with Them
Proofreading Effectively

Erscheint lt. Verlag 18.4.2013
Reihe/Serie Sage Study Skills Series
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 170 x 242 mm
Gewicht 380 g
Themenwelt Literatur Essays / Feuilleton
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen
Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft
Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaft
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik
ISBN-10 1-4462-1091-X / 144621091X
ISBN-13 978-1-4462-1091-8 / 9781446210918
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