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OverviewFrom first steps to final submission, this accessible guide takes students through each stage of the assignment-writing process and equips them with the skills they need to construct and develop convincing academic arguments. Concise and compact, it offers practical advice on forming ideas, structuring arguments and finding your academic voice. The authors, both of whom are experienced in working directly with students, also provide valuable guidance on a number of important subtleties in academic writing, including expressing reservations or enthusiasm in academic writing and using evidence to convey different viewpoints. Applicable to different types of assignment, this is an essential resource for all undergraduates and postgraduates who are looking to communicate their arguments effectively and improve the quality of their academic writing. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Helen Cooper (University of Birmingham, UK) , Michael Shoolbred (University of Birmingham, Birmingham)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Red Globe Press Edition: 1st ed. 2016 Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 10.80cm Weight: 0.078kg ISBN: 9781137534736ISBN 10: 1137534737 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 01 July 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order ![]() Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I: GETTING STARTED 1. Stages of the Task 2. What's the Task? PART II: PUTTING IDEAS TOGETHER 3. Finding Out 4. Developing Your Ideas 5. What is Evidence? 6. Forming Your Argument PART III: BUILDING YOUR ARGUMENT 7. Structuring an Argument 8. Using Paragraphs 9. Making the Argument Flow 10. Beginnings and Endings PART IV: SHOWING YOUR ARGUMENT 11. Presenting Evidence 12. Communicating with the Reader 13. Finding your Academic Voice PART V: FINALISING YOUR ARGUMENT.ReviewsAuthor InformationHelen Cooper is a Writing Skills Advisor at the University of Birmingham, UK. Michael Shoolbred is a Learning Skills Advisor at the University of Birmingham, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |