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Academic Writing by Stephen BaileyWriting essays and dissertations can be a major concern for overseas students studying at English-based colleges and universities, as most courses are assessed by written work. Academic Writing is a new kind of writing course for all international students who have to write coursework or exams in English. This practical book thoroughly explains the writing process and covers all the key writing skills. Clearly organised into four parts, this new edition allows teachers and students to quickly find the help they need with all writing tasks. Each part is divided into short sections containing explanations, diagrams and practice exercises, for use in the classroom or for self-study. Features of this user-friendly text include: cross references for fuller understanding, exercises with answers for self-study, coverage of various important writing models such as CVs, letters and essays, an explanation of the writing process ...
Call Number: eBooks by EBSCOHost
ISBN: 9780415384193
Publication Date: 2006-04-01
Improve Your Writing by Ron FryImprove Your Writing, fifth edition, presents all the elements important to turning in an excellent research paper. This book walks you through each step in the writing process, including selecting a topic, library research, developing an outline, writing from the first to the final draft, proofreading, and more. Fry provides updated and expanded information about online research, and provides a fundamental, step-by-step approach that can be applied to any kind of writing.
Call Number: Books 24x7
ISBN: 9781401889166
Publication Date: 2004-07-29
Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Essays by Molly McClain; Jacqueline D. RothThe Fastest, Easiest Way to Learn: Schaum's Quick Guides These concise, quick reference guides are perfect for business people, writers, and students at all levels. Written by top experts, they offer readers the easiest, most efficient strategies to master or learn a new skill. All Schaum's Quick Guides include do's and don'ts for avoiding common errors, handy checklists, and practice exercises for building skills quickly.
The Quick Fix Guide to Academic Writing by Phillip C. ShonWhether you're writing a paper, essay, assignment, or dissertation, this short and punchy book helps you improve your writing skills through minimal effort.Providing you with a quick set of writing rules to follow, this tried and tested guide uses a unique and easy to follow grid-based system. Packed with advice on understanding (big and little) common errors made in academic writing, it helps you identify patterns in your own writing and demonstrates how to reshape or re-evaluate them - and raise your writing game in any academic context. How-to tutorials include: Synthesizing and critiquing literature - and using your coding sheet to develop critical arguments; Shaping abstracts, introductions, discussions, and conclusions - to improve the logic and structure of your writing; Applying lessons-learned to future projects, whatever format of academic writing; Save time and improve your grades, with this essential quick fix guide!The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!