Academic Writing Skills for International Students

Siew Hean Read

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Bloomsbury Academic
02 May 2024

Writing skills; Study & learning skills: general

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

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 the reader systematically through a series of text analyses which bring out key linguistic and rhetorical features, making complex textual issues manageable and understandable for learners of all abilities.

Reorganised to allow for easier navigability 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.

By: Siew Hean Read
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
ISBN: 9781350427877
ISBN 10: 135042787X
Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 02 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Siew Hean Read has had a long career in education, particularly in academic writing, and has worked in the secondary school and tertiary sectors both in New Zealand and overseas. Prior to retiring, Siew worked at the University of Auckland as an English language consultant and learning adviser.

Reviews for Academic Writing Skills for International Students

‘Expands on the excellent features of the first edition, with helpful explanations and useful practice activities, all based on real examples of effective university assignment writing. Highly recommended for all students who want to improve their academic writing at the tertiary level.’ -- Neil Matheson * University of Auckland, New Zealand * ‘A systematic, logical and clear guide to academic writing, with opportunities to practise the different skills. One of the most helpful features is that the practice examples are taken from different disciplines, which makes them meaningful to a range of students. I would strongly recommend the book to both students and teachers.’ -- Rosalind Gallacher * University of Strathclyde, UK *