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Academic Writing and Grammar for Students Alex Osmond

Academic Writing and Grammar for Students By Alex Osmond

Academic Writing and Grammar for Students by Alex Osmond

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From grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, this is your one-stop guide to improving your academic writing to achieve better grades at university.

Academic Writing and Grammar for Students Summary

Academic Writing and Grammar for Students by Alex Osmond

From grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, this is your one-stop guide to improving your academic writing to achieve better grades at university.

Including quotes from tutors and examples of good and bad practice, this book provides step-by-step guidance on

  • Basic conventions of academic writing
  • Critical thinking
  • Conciseness and clarity
  • Proofreading and referencing
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, theStudent Successseries helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

Academic Writing and Grammar for Students Reviews

Osmonds Academic Writing and Grammar for Students is a clear and practical learning resource for all in higher education who are keen to develop their writing skills. With well-defined learning outcomes supported by accessible content and sound examples, it offers a lively, engaging guide to enhancing the quality and clarity of studentswriting. Now in its second edition, Osmonds book offers a usefully expanded chapter on critical thinking, plus updated suggestions for further reading.

(Praise for previous editions) -- Dr Kate Daniels
There are lots of books on correct usage of English, but where this book distinguishes itself from the rest is its focus on academic writing. As well as perhaps obvious (to teachers) advice to avoid emotive language in essays, the book contains information on sentence structure and other aspects of grammar. What is especially good is that the examples are all taken from academic writing in different subject areas. In addition, the book is easy to read because it has a simple two-colour format with clear headings.

(Praise for previous editions) -- Terry Freedman

About Alex Osmond

Alex Osmond worked as an Academic Skills Adviser and Project Manager at two UK institutions: Cardiff Metropolitan University and Brunel University. These two roles involved providing guidance to students focusing on the development of their academic writing. A module that Alex helped devise at Cardiff Metropolitan was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award in Outstanding Student Support. Alex has also taught a wide variety of skills sessions across specific degree programmes, and worked to develop online resources aimed at improving writing skills. Subsequently, Alex has worked in research and policy roles in the housing and homelessness sectors in Wales; this work has also involved delivering guest lectures on relevant degree courses, as well as providing guidance to, and supervising, students interested in the sector. Alex remains interested in clarity and conciseness in writing, applying the same insight into the reports and policy documentation he produces now.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Basic Conventions Of Academic Writing Chapter 2: Basic Grammatical Concepts Chapter 3: Putting Sentences Together Chapter 4: Putting Paragraphs Together Chapter 5: Critical Thinking Chapter 6: Referencing Chapter 7: Conciseness And Clarity Chapter 8: Common Mistakes and How to Deal with Them Chapter 9: Proofreading Effectively

Additional information

NGR9781529628210
9781529628210
1529628210
Academic Writing and Grammar for Students by Alex Osmond
Alex Osmond
Student Success
New
Paperback
Sage Publications Ltd
2024-04-03
264
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