Table of Contents

Introduction PART I: ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING Unit 1 Appropriate writing style Unit 2 Correct conventions for using sources Unit 3 Formal structure, organisation and layout Unit 4 Coherent flow of ideas Unit 5 Accurate use of language PART II: TYPES OF UNIVERSITY WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS Unit 1: Essays Unit 2: Case studies Unit 3: Literature reviews Unit 4: Reports Unit 5: Research proposals PART III: THE WRITING PROCESS Unit 1: Planning your essay Unit 2: Organising your ideas Unit 3: Developing your essay PART IV: TECHNIQUES FOR DEVELOPING IDEAS Unit 1: Using examples Unit 2: Giving evidence Unit 3: Writing extended definitions Unit 4: Providing explanation PART V: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Essay 1: Analysis Essay 2: Argument (thesis-led) Essay 3: Argument (discussion-led) Essay 4: Discussion Essay 5: Comparison and contrast (analysis) Essay 6: Comparison and contrast Appendix A: Answers to practice activities Appendix B: Language charts Appendix C: A glossary of grammatical terms and other words used in the book Index

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This engaging guide equips students who are non-native speakers of English with the tools to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It develops essential writing skills and gives practical guidance on adhering to the conventions of academic writing.

About the Author

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.