The new sixth edition of this popular book has been written to help international students
succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly
revised and updated in a streamlined format making it even easier for students and teachers to
use Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students is designed to let readers find
the support they need easily both in the classroom and for self-study. The book consists of
three parts comprising a total of 28 units: The Writing Process and Writing Skills Elements
of Writing and 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. These stages are supported by relevant explanations of critical writing skills
so that for instance finding synonyms is linked with paraphrasing and summarising. The second
part explains critical issues such as using numbers and punctuation and is organised
alphabetically while the third part provides models for common components of student writing
such as case studies and reports. All units are fully cross-referenced and can be taught in
conjunction with each other or used for self-study or reference. A progress check at the end of
each part allows students to self-assess their learning and a complete set of answers to the
practice exercises is included. Additional features of the book include: 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 Fully updated with sections on using
AI and exploring electronic sources Access to the free interactive website which includes a
full set of teaching notes as well as more challenging exercises revision material and links
to other sources. All international students wanting to maximise their academic potential will
find this practical and easy-to-use book an invaluable guide to writing in English for their
degree courses.
