... the writing process and covers all the key writing skills.Clearly organised into four parts, AcademicWriting allows both teachers and students to quickly find the help they need with all writing ... written assessment and it is essential to ensure that your writing skills meet the necessary standard. AcademicWriting is a new kind of writing course for all international students who have ... development – Discuss187189191194197199 Writing Tests 201 Answers 204 Sources 259 Academic Writing A Handbook for International StudentsSecond edition Writing essays and dissertations can be...
... 190 Writing ModelsNBa) The above format is only one possibility and it is worth looking at other ... clearly as possible. Finally, type it on a computer and store it so it can be updated in future.192 Writing ModelsTable 1. Do you have or have you had a part-time job?Men Women Total %Have job ... significant h) (64%) claimed that there were no negative effects at all. However, 24% said that their academic work suffered i) , while a small j) (12%) reported serious adverse results, such as tiredness...
... it is essential to learn the basic writing process, at the same time it is useful to be aware of the elements that contribute to good academic writing. When writing an introduction, for example, ... cross-reference boxes to look at the unit on Definitions in unit 2.5.1. The Writing Process6The Writing Process: Writing Foundationsrisk. In general, the greater the degree of risk in investment, ... Give a detailed accountSummarise Look at the various parts and their relationships8The Writing Process: Writing Foundationswas indeed the aspiration of almost all governments, so much so that...
... studying the possibility of compulsory health warnings on alcohol advertising.10The Writing Process: Writing Foundations3. Almost all essays, reports and articles have the same basic pattern ... there are many openings for new writers. But the director of one of the UK’s main writing colleges, the Writing Academy, advises: ‘to enter this market successfully you must have good training’.c) ... Britaine) 95% of criminals cannot readf) Poor education causes half of all crime12The Writing Process: Writing FoundationsA study of the growth of nurseries in the UK since 1995A report on...
... important in several areas of academic work, but this unit focuses on using paraphrasing in note-making and summary writing. Effective paraphrasing is vital in academicwriting to avoid the risk ... When writingacademic 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 ... socialism or global warming have no effective synonyms.cross-reference2.14 Synonyms3.2 Academic Vocabulary24The Writing Process: Reading and Note-makingvaccines for the plague, one of which has...
... Gatesc) Your academic subjectd) The last book you reade) A film you saw recentlyLook at the summaries you have written above. What are the features of a successful summary?2. Summary writing is ... Summary writing is an important skill in academic work. Different kinds of summaries are needed in different situations.List as many study uses for summary writing as you can think of.making ... case of essays written in exams, it is best to begin planning by analysing the title and then writing down any ideas that seem relevant. This process is called ‘brainstorming’, and at first...
... punish and reformcross-reference2.3 Cohesioncross-reference1.14 Introductions40The Writing Process: Writing Stagesiii)iv)c) Conclusion:4.Decide which of the three structures in (2) would ... Similar growth has been experienced in many countries, developed and developing.46The Writing Process: Writing StagesSteep rise in number of prisoners in last 20 yearsCritics claim they are ... use of water power (in eighteenth century)cross-reference1.11 Planning Essays42The Writing Process: Writing Stagesb) Recent research (Jackson et al.) shows that employers are looking for...
... discuss.d) To what extent is a democratic system necessary for economic development?54The Writing Process: Writing StagesAs privatisation is increasingly seen as a remedy for economic ills in ... four measures of adjustment: general, interaction, work and subjective well-being.58The Writing Process: Writing StagesReference to how these findings compare with other studiesSummary of main ... subjectc) to show that you have read some research on the subjectd) to show that the subject is worth writing aboute) to explain which areas of the subject you will deal withf) to get the reader’s...
... cross-reference1.14 IntroductionsStudent IntroductionThe Elements of Writing are the various skills that are needed for most types of academic writing, whether it is a short report, a long essay or a ... conclusion.TopicProblemSolution AArgument against ASolution BArgument against B(Solution C) Conclusion62The Writing Process: Writing Stages4. Use the notes below to rewrite the introductory paragraph. (NB It is ... who will earn high salariesConclusion: Government subsidises poorer students64The Writing Process: Writing Stagesb) . . . the way the government prepares his citizens to contribute in...
... 82.2EU average 11.1 4.5 74.1 80.5cross-reference4.5 Comparison Essay2.5 Definitions1. In academic writing, definitions are normally needed in two situations:In introductions, to clarify a ... may not be the only factor, and f) . another research project may be conducted.76Elements of Writing 5. Note the variety of forms possible:German letters are more expensive than French (ones/letters). ... 78Elements of Writing The table a) that Swedish men have the b) life expectancy in Europe, while women live...