[...]... universities are offering tuition by the internet, and this has many advantages for students In the future most students are likely to stay at home and study in front of a computer b) London is an ideal city for young students Britain’s lively capital, with a population of two million, is the perfect place to live and study Cheap, comfortable accommodation is always available, and transport is provided by... extract is written to inform the reader about a job vacancy and to give information about the work The second aims to persuade the reader to buy the guide described The language style, or register, of the extracts is also very different The first uses very formal vocabulary such as seeking, position and implement The second uses an informal tone, the pronoun you, the question form and informal vocabulary... assignments can be confusing In addition, students need to be clear about the basic components of written texts This unit provides an introduction to these topics 1 Below are the most common types of written work produced or used by students Complete the table to show the main purpose of each, and their usual approximate length Type Purpose Length letter for formal and informal communication usually fewer... except for those on TV and radio cross-reference 2.13 3.18 Style Verbs – Formality REGISTER 3 What are the differences between the following types of English? Where might each one be found? Academic Archaic Formal 4 Jargon Journalistic Literary Match the examples below with the types of English listed above: a) Demographic data are given in Table 1 Twentythree men and thirty-two women were available for. .. extracts below: a) Rebus College is seeking candidates for the position of Treasurer As the Chief Financial Officer of the College, the Treasurer is responsible for working with the senior administration and Trustees to develop and implement a financial strategic vision for the College b) Are you wondering what to do with that jumper you were given for Christmas that’s two sizes too small – or, worse,... suggest its likely form by 2020 A short account of European history 1900–2000 An analysis of candidates for membership before 2020 A discussion of the current economic situation in Europe A summary of the enlargement of the EU from 1975 to now b) Summarise the arguments in favour of privatisation and evaluate its record in Britain A case study of electricity privatisation An analysis of the international. .. mouthful just before you go home b) Writing for publication can be both profitable and enjoyable It’s open to everyone, because you don’t need any qualifications In Britain there is a huge demand for new materials, with thousands of newspapers and magazines published every week In addition there are TV and radio programmes, the theatre and films Given this situation, there are many openings for new writers... opt for a high degree of involvement and want to buy and sell regularly, constantly watching the markets Others want to invest and then forget about it Personal involvement can be time-consuming and worrying, and many prefer to leave the management of their portfolios to professional fund managers 1.2 Avoiding Plagiarism All students have to face the issue of plagiarism Plagiarism means taking information... of the semester most students were in the red g) When a student arrived late, the teacher asked if he had had a good sleep h) He claimed that his book was the most important work of the century 6 When writing academic work, it is important not to use phrases met in non -academic texts, e.g newspapers or magazines The features marked with an asterisk (*) above should be avoided in academic writing Find... quickly find the word and allow them access When system users forget their passwords there is extra expense in supplying new ones, while if people are forced to change passwords frequently they often write them down, making systems even less secure Therefore, it is clear that the idea of passwords, which have been used as security devices for thousands of years, may need rethinking  . class="bi x0 y0 w0 h0" alt="" Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Second edition Writing essays and dissertations can be a major concern for overseas students studying at English-medium. Bailey has taught English for Academic Purposes at the University of Nottingham and the University of Derby for the past 10 years. Before that he taught English to students in the Czech Republic,. English to students in the Czech Republic, Spain, Japan and Malaysia. Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Second edition Stephen Bailey First edition published in 2003 by