Academic Writing Skills for International Students

Academic Writing Skills for International Students

Macmillan Study Skills

This engaging guide will equip students who are non-native speakers of English with the tools and confidence to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It supports students in the development of essential writing skills, such as structuring paragraphs and building an argument, and provides practical guidance on adhering to the conventions of academic writing. It guides students systematically through a series of text analyses which bring out key linguistic and rhetorical features, making complex textual issues manageable and understandable for learners of all abilities.

This is an ideal self-study aid for non-native English speakers, both on pre-sessional language courses and on degree programmes, who need to get to grips with the conventions of academic writing.

FEATURES:

• Has a specific focus on assignment writing, with practical guidance on the various types of university writing, including case studies, essays, reports and research papers

• Takes an interactive approach to skills development, with a wide range of practical activities and skills audits throughout

• Includes annotated assignments from a range of subject areas which demonstrate effective application of academic writing principles and conventions

Language: GB

Level: C1 Advanced

JNZ; ESF; ELXN | 808.042

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