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Author:   Stephen Bailey (Taught English internationally and at the Univ of Nottingham & Derby Univ & has previously published with Routledge)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   1.180kg
ISBN:  

9780367445386

ISBN 10:   0367445387
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   31 December 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Academic Writing for University Students – Contents Acknowledgements Introduction for Tutors and Lecturers Introduction for Students Academic Writing Quiz Part 1 The Writing Process1.1 Writing Basics 1.2 Understanding Essay Questions and the Planning Process 1.3 Reading: Finding Suitable Sources 1.4 Reading: Developing Critical Approaches 1.5 Finding Key Points and Note-making 1.6 Avoiding Plagiarism Progress Check A 1.7 References and Quotations 1.8 Summarising and Paraphrasing 1.9 Contrasting Sources 1.10 Organising Paragraphs 1.11 Introductions and Conclusions 1.12 Editing and Proofreading Progress Check B Part 2 Writing Types2.1 Argument and Discussion 2.2 Cause and Effect 2.3 Problems and Solutions 2.4 Case Studies 2.5 Literature reviews 2.6 Writing Longer Papers 2.7 Reports 2.8 Reflective Writing Progress Check C Part 3 Writing Tools3.1 Cohesion 3.2 Comparison 3.3 Definitions 3.4 Examples 3.5 Generalisations 3.6 Numbers and Visual Information 3.7 Punctuation 3.8 Style Progress Check D Part 4 Lexis4.1 Approaches to Vocabulary 4.2 Academic Vocabulary: Nouns and Adjectives 4.3 Academic Vocabulary: Verbs and Adverbs 4.4 Prefixes and Suffixes 4.5 Synonyms Progress Check E Answers Written British and American English: A short guide Glossary Index

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This volume provides an accessible and thorough introduction to academic writing, with content relevant to students across a wide range of disciplines. Benjamin Kooyman, The Australian National University, Australia.

This volume provides an accessible and thorough introduction to academic writing, with content relevant to students across a wide range of disciplines. Benjamin Kooyman, The Australian National University, Australia.

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Stephen Bailey taught English for Academic Purposes at the University of Nottingham in the UK. Previously he taught in Barcelona, Tokyo, Johor Bahru and Prague. His other books include Academic Writing, A Handbook for International Students, Academic Writing for International Students of Business and Economics and The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students, all published by Routledge.

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