Good Grammar for Students

Informationen zum Autor Howard Jackson is Professor of English Language & Linguistics and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, at the University of Central England in Birmingham Klappentext Many students set out in further and higher education with little grounding in the skills required for academic writing. This practical guide will give students a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation, enabling them to improve the quality and accuracy of their writing. Good Grammar for Students includes: the basics of English grammar - how sentences are structured help with spelling and punctuation tips on avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls advice on how students can improve their writing in essays, reports and projects. The book is packed with examples to illustrate points and highlight good and bad practice, and contains handy tips and student exercises. An indispensable companion for undergraduate students on any Social Science, Humanities or Arts degree course, Good Grammar for Students is also an ideal text for Study Skills modules at first year undergraduate level across the social sciences.SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the for tips, quizzes and videos on study success! Zusammenfassung This practical guide gives students a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation, enabling them to improve the quality and accuracy of their writing. Inhaltsverzeichnis What Do we Mean by ¿Grammar¿ - Good and Bad? Some Basic Terminology Matching the Bits Clauses - Main and Subordinate Sentence Arrangements Sentences into Texts Getting your Point Across Why Can¿t I Rely on my Computer¿s Grammar Checker? Spelling and Punctuation Where to Go for Further Information ...

Product details

• Authors: Howard Jackson, Jackson Howard
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.08.2005
• EAN: 9781412902021
• ISBN: 978-1-4129-0202-1
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: SAGE Essential Study Skills Series; Sage Essential Study Skills; SAGE Essential Study Skills Series; Sage Essential Study Skills
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, Grammar & vocabulary, Study & learning skills: general, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Spelling & Vocabulary, STUDY AIDS / Study & Test-Taking Skills, Study and learning skills: general