Study Writing: A Course in Writing English for Academic Purposes: A Course in Written English for Academic Purposes (Study Skills) - Softcover

Hamp-Lyons, Liz

 
9780521534963: Study Writing: A Course in Writing English for Academic Purposes: A Course in Written English for Academic Purposes (Study Skills)

Synopsis

Study Writing is an ideal reference book for EAP students who want to write better academic essays, projects, research articles or theses. The book helps students at intermediate level develop their academic writing skills and strategies by: * introducing key concepts in academic writing, such as the role of generalizations and definitions, and their application. * exploring the use of information structures, including those used to develop and present an argument. * familiarizing learners with the characteristics of academic genre and analysing the grammar and vocabulary associated with them. * encouraging students to seek feedback on their own writing and analyse expert writers' texts in order to become more reflective and effective writers. This second edition has been updated to reflect modern thinking in the teaching of writing. It includes more recent texts in the disciplines presented and takes into account new media and the growth of online resources.

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Review

'Attractively presented course in academic writing.' EFL Gazette

Book Description

A course in written English for academic purposes.

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