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‘Academic Writing is organized in a way that makes sense for teaching writing skills. The content covers
a diverse body of samples from various fields, so it works wonderfully for my undergrad or graduate
students. I especially like the section on common language errors, which includes extra practice for
students; there is a good balance between writing instruction and discrete skill practice. It isn’t easy to
find a text that addresses plagiarism in a way that is clear for students to understand, and this text does
the job!’
Ixchell Reyes, University of Southern California, USA ‘This book is an excellent example of inclusive
teaching. It is aimed primarily at international students, but reaches further, as it is equally useful for
British students and students who come from a more practice-focused background. It is also a strong
companion to books on research methods that need a solid basis for academic skills. The clear structure,
accessible content, and well thought through activities in this book all give students the confidence to
write effective academic work without the fear of breaking rules of plagiarism or academic malpractice.
This is the book I recommend to all my students at the beginning of each academic year, independent of
the subject I teach and the composition of my cohort.’
Maria Lonsdale, University of Leeds, UK
‘Academic
Writing
is simply organised, allowing ease of access for beginner writers and specifically
introducing them to the language needed to enter the conversations on academic writing.’
Djuddah Leijen, University of Tartu, Estonia
‘The 5th edition of
Academic Writing
includes many new features which are extremely useful for all
university students who are inexperienced in writing for academic purposes. The book provides both
information on important aspects of academic writing and practice exercises which all students will find
invaluable. It is a useful book for anyone who is new to writing for academic purposes, regardless of
their level of proficiency in English.’
Radhika Jaidev, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
Academic Writing
Now in its fifth edition, Academic Writing helps international students succeed in
writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses.
Thoroughly revised and updated, it is designed to let teachers and students easily
find the topics they need, both in the classroom and for self-study.
The book consists of five parts:
The Writing Process
Elements of Writing
Language Issues
Vocabulary for Writing
Writing Models
The first part explains and practises every stage of essay writing, from choosing
the best sources, reading and note-making, through to referencing and
proofreading. The four remaining parts, organised alphabetically, can be taught
in conjunction with the first part or used on a remedial basis. A progress check at
the end of each part allows students to assess their learning. All units are fully
cross-referenced, and a complete set of answers to the practice exercises is
included.
New topics in this edition include Writing in Groups, Written British and
American English, and Writing Letters and Emails. In addition, the new
interactive website has a full set of teaching notes as well as more challenging
exercises, revision material and links to other sources. Additional features of the
book include:
Models provided for writing tasks such as case studies and essays
Use of authentic academic texts from a wide range of disciplines
Designed for self-study as well as classroom use
Useful at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Glossary to explain technical terms, plus index
Written to deal with the specific language issues faced by international students,
this practical, user-friendly book is an invaluable guide to academic writing in
English.
Stephen Bailey
has taught English for Academic Purposes at the University of
Nottingham and Derby University. Previously he taught students in Barcelona,
Tokyo, Johor Bahru and Prague. He now lives in Derbyshire with his wife and
daughter. His other books include Academic Writing for International Students of
Business
(Routledge) and
The Essentials of Academic Writing for International
Students (Routledge).

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