Academic Writing by Stephen Bailey (Hardback)

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9781032834184
Published:
14 Mar 2025
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Hardback
Number of pages:
288 pages
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246x189mm
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0.000kgs
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The sixth edition of this popular book has been written to help international students succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated in a streamlined format, it is designed to let readers find the support they need easily, both in the classroom and for self-study.

The new sixth edition of this popular book has been written to help international students succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated in a streamlined format making it even easier for students and teachers to use, Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students is designed to let readers find the support they need easily, both in the classroom and for self-study.

The book consists of three parts, comprising a total of 28 units: The Writing Process and Writing Skills; Elements of Writing; and Writing Models. The first part explains and practises every stage of essay writing, from choosing the best sources, reading and note-making, through to referencing and proofreading. These stages are supported by relevant explanations of critical writing skills, so that, for instance, finding synonyms is linked with paraphrasing and summarising. The second part explains critical issues such as using numbers and punctuation, and is organised alphabetically, while the third part provides models for common components of student writing such as case studies and reports. All units are fully cross-referenced and can be taught in conjunction with each other or used for self-study or reference. A progress check at the end of each part allows students to self-assess their learning, and a complete set of answers to the practice exercises is included.

Additional features of the book include:

Use of authentic academic texts from a wide range of disciplines Designed for self-study as well as classroom use Useful at both undergraduate and postgraduate level Fully updated, with sections on using AI and exploring electronic sources Access to the free interactive website which includes a full set of teaching notes as well as more challenging exercises, revision material and links to other sources.

All international students wanting to maximise their academic potential will find this practical and easy-to-use book an invaluable guide to writing in English for their degree courses.

About the Author: Stephen Bailey has taught English for Academic Purposes to international students in the UK at the University of Nottingham and Derby University. Previously he taught English to students in Barcelona, Tokyo, Johor Bahru and Prague. His other books include Academic Writing for International Students of Business, Academic Writing for University Students, and The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students, all published by Routledge.

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