Academic Writing Skills for International Students

Siew Hean Read has had a long career in education, particularly in academic writing, and has worked in the secondary school and tertiary sectors both in New Zealand and overseas. Prior to retiring, Siew worked at the University of Auckland as an English language consultant and learning adviser.

Introduction
PART I: ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
Appropriate Writing Style
Correct Conventions for Using Sources
Clear Structure and Layout
Coherent Flow of Ideas
Accurate Use of Language
PART II: TYPES OF UNIVERSITY WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Essays
ase Studies
Reports
Literature Reviews
Research Proposals
PART III: DEVELOPING YOUR WRITING
Aspects of Development
Methods of Organisation
Introductions and Conclusions
Paragraph Structure and Construction
Techniques for Developing Your Writing
PART IV: PRESENTING A POINT OF VIEW: ARGUMENTATION
The Elements of Argumentation
The Issue and Thesis Statement
Structuring the Argument
Building the Argument
Argumentative Essays for Study
PART V: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Appendix A: Answers to Practice Activities
Appendix B: Language Charts
Appendix C: A Glossary of Grammatical Terms
Index.