Full Description
What is good academic writing? How should I present my written work? How can I improve my written work?
Academic writing can be a daunting prospect for new undergraduates and postgraduates alike, regardless of whether they are home or overseas students. This accessible book provides them/students with all they need to know to produce excellent written work.Based on their many years of experience, the authors have structured the book so as to build students' confidence in their own writing ability whilst at the same time respecting conventional ideas of what is, and what is not, acceptable in the academic domain. To reinforce student learning, the material is presented using a wealth of clear examples, hands-on tasks with answers, and logical sequences that build on earlier chapters. The first two sections of the book address the preparation and writing of assignments and research projects, while the third provides a useful toolkit containing reference materials on areas including punctuation, grammar and academic terminology.The book includes numerous tips and insights and comprehensively covers issues such as:
Reading around a new topic The need for coherence and how to achieve it Structure and organisation Plagiarism, quoting and citing sources The main sections of a typical research project Writing style Finding your own voice Examiner expectations
Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
A guide to the book's icons: What do they mean?PART 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ACADEMIC WRITING
Introduction
What are the key functions in academic writing?
How should I structure my writing?
What do I need to know about writing style?
Approaching your writing project: Tips and strategies
PART 2: PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT
Understanding the research and writing process
What are the different components of a research project?
...And when it's all over: Publishing and presenting yourresearch
PART 3: TOOLKIT
Punctuation basics: A brief guide to the correct use of punctuation
Glossary of key terms
The academic word list
Appendix
Index
