{"product_id":"academic-writing-a-handbook-for-international-students-9781138048744","title":"Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in its fifth edition, \u003ci\u003eAcademic Writing\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book consists of five parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Writing Process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElements of Writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLanguage Issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVocabulary for Writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriting Models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eModels provided for writing tasks such as case studies and essays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse of authentic academic texts from a wide range of disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned for self-study as well as classroom use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUseful at both undergraduate and postgraduate level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlossary to explain technical terms, plus index\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Bailey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eAcademic Writing for International Students of Business\u003c\/i\u003e (Routledge) and \u003ci\u003eThe Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students\u003c\/i\u003e (Routledge).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184709337362,"sku":"9781138048744","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7da34ed3-af2a-498d-8c04-e4686732fc4c.jpg?v=1744569485","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/academic-writing-a-handbook-for-international-students-9781138048744","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}