Academic Writing and Grammar for Students - Couverture souple

Alex Osmond

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1473919363 ISBN 13 : 9781473919365

Editeur : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

Grappling with grammar?  Struggling with punctuation?  Whether you're writing an essay or assignment, report or dissertation, this useful guide shows you how to improve the quality of your work at university fast by identifying and using the correct use of English grammar and punctuation in your academic writing.

Using tried and tested advice from student workshops, Alex Osmond shares practical examples that illustrate common mistakes, and shows you how to avoid them.  You ll also discover guidance on:

• Writing structure the what and how of crafting sentences and paragraphs
• Conciseness how to express your point succinctly and clearly, showing you understand the topic
• Effective proofreading the importance of the final tidy up , so your work is ready to hand in
• Referencing common systems, and how to reference consistently (and avoid plagiarism).

This new edition also includes separate chapters on critical thinking and referencing, exploring each topic in more detail; learning outcomes in every chapter, so you can identify what new skills you ll take away; materials from the book available online, so you can download and use for study in your own time.

Personal tips and advice direct from Alex Osmond
For access to additional resources and one-to-one advice from Alex, 'like' his Facebook page Academic Writing and Grammar for Students.

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!

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Alex Osmond has worked as an Academic Skills Adviser, helping to launch Brunel University's ever-expanding ASK service, and is now VLE Project Manager at the university. As part of these roles he has provided guidance to students both online and face-to-face, and students consistently praise the advice he has given, which has often translated directly into higher grades.

Alex has also taught a wide variety of skills sessions across Brunel's degree programmes, working to develop online resources aimed at improving academic writing, and also co-managed the Study Skills Collection at Brunel University Library.

Before working at Brunel, Alex worked at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, also as an Academic Skills Adviser. Alex has focused on the English language in his studies and work for several years, and his approach highlights the importance of independent learning leading to well-rounded students.

Visit Alex's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/academicwritingandgrammarforstudents

 

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

From grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, this is your one-stop guide to improving your academic writing to get better grades at university.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1473919363
• ISBN 13: 9781473919365
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible