9781554815234: Academic Writing: An Introduction

Synopsis

Academic Writing has been widely acclaimed in all its editions as a superb textbook—and an important contribution to the pedagogy of introducing students to the conventions of academic writing. The book seeks to introduce student readers to the lively community of research and writing beyond the classroom, with its complex interactions, values, and goals. It presents writing from a range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, cultivating students’ awareness of the subtle differences in genre.

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About the Author

Janet Giltrow is Professor of English and Associate Dean of Arts at the University of British Columbia.

Richard Gooding is Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of English at the University of British Columbia.

Daniel Burgoyne is Professor and Chair of the Department of English at Vancouver Island University.

From the Back Cover

Academic Writing has been widely acclaimed in all its editions as a superb textbook--and an important contribution to the pedagogy of introducing students to the conventions of academic writing. The book seeks to introduce student readers to the lively community of research and writing beyond the classroom, with its complex interactions, values, and goals. It presents writing from a range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, cultivating students' awareness of the subtle differences in genre.

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