Academic Writing Skills for International Students

This book is a valuable resource for non-native English speakers studying or preparing to study at an English-language university. It provides practical guidance on developing essential writing skills, structuring paragraphs, and building an argument, and includes a writing checklist and broader range of examples. It is ideal for self-study and is revised for greater accessibility.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Are you a non-native English speaker studying or preparing to study at an English-language university? If so, this book is for you! This engaging guide equips students with the tools and confidence to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It will help you to develop 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

This guide systematically takes the reader through a series of text analyses, highlighting key linguistic and rhetorical features, making complex textual issues manageable and understandable for learners of all abilities. Reorganized to allow for easier navigation and revised for greater accessibility, the new edition now includes:

An expanded introduction to show students how to use the book successfully.

A writing checklist to review the key principles of skills covered in the book.

A broader range of examples.

More practical activities.

More on plagiarism.

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.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350427877
Edition number: 2 ed