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Academic Writing Ebooks

Saturday, 08 October 2011 08:28 |

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Academic Writing : A Handbook for International Students

by: Stephen Bailey

Summary : Ideal for overseas students studying at English-medium colleges and universities, this practical writing course enables international students to meet the required standard of writing and use an appropriate style for essays, exams and dissertations. Newly revised and updated to include extra exercises and material suggested by teachers and students, Academic Writing explains and demonstrates all the key writing skills and is ideal for use in the classroom or for independent study. Useful at every stage of an academic career and beyond, this indispensable book features: different styles and formats from CVs and letters to formal essays a focus on accuracy coverage of all stages of writing, from understanding titles to checking your work essential academic writing skills such as proper referencing, summarising and paraphrasing diagrams and practice exercises, complete with answers.

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Academic Writing Skills

Friday, 07 October 2011 06:42 |

Last Updated on Friday, 07 October 2011 08:33 | Written by Administrator |

Whether you’re a student, teacher, or businessperson, academic writing skills are necessary in today’s world. Essays, reports, presentations and research papers are just some examples of documents written in the academic style. Academic writing, when used appropriately, presents a polished and professional image. Academic writing skills encompass strong composition, excellent grammar, and a consistent stylistic approach

What is Academic Writing?

Academic writing refers to a particular style of expression. Characteristics of academic writing include a formal tone, use of the third-person rather than first-person perspective, clear focus on the issue or topic rather than the author’s opinion, and precise word choice. Writers employing the formal academic style avoid jargon, slang, and abbreviations.