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Informationen zum Autor Alex Osmond worked as an Academic Skills Adviser and Project Manager at two UK institutions: Cardiff Metropolitan University and Brunel University. These two roles involved providing guidance to students focusing on the development of their academic writing. A module that Alex helped devise at Cardiff Metropolitan was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award in Outstanding Student Support. Alex has also taught a wide variety of skills sessions across specific degree programmes, and worked to develop online resources aimed at improving writing skills. Subsequently, Alex has worked in research and policy roles in the housing and homelessness sectors in Wales; this work has also involved delivering guest lectures on relevant degree courses, as well as providing guidance to, and supervising, students interested in the sector. Alex remains interested in clarity and conciseness in writing, applying the same insight into the reports and policy documentation he produces now. Klappentext From grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, this is your one-stop guide to improving your academic writing to get better grades at university. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: The Aims of this Book and How to Use It Basic Conventions of Academic Writing Basic Grammatical Concepts Putting Sentences Together Putting Paragraphs Together Critical Thinking Referencing Conciseness and Clarity Common Mistakes and How to Deal With Them Proofreading Effectively
List of contents
Introduction: The Aims of this Book and How to Use It
Basic Conventions of Academic Writing
Basic Grammatical Concepts
Putting Sentences Together
Putting Paragraphs Together
Critical Thinking
Referencing
Conciseness and Clarity
Common Mistakes and How to Deal With Them
Proofreading Effectively
Report
Osmond's Academic Writing and Grammar for Students is a clear and practical learning resource for all in higher education who are keen to develop their writing skills. With well-defined learning outcomes supported by accessible content and sound examples, it offers a lively, engaging guide to enhancing the quality and clarity of students' writing. Now in its second edition, Osmond's book offers a usefully expanded chapter on critical thinking, plus updated suggestions for further reading.
Dr Kate Daniels 20150611
