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Academic Writing and Grammar for Students Third Edition
Author(s): Alex Osmond (Author)
- Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Publication Date: May 22, 2024
- Edition: Third
- Language: English
- Print length: 264 pages
- ISBN-10: 1529628210
- ISBN-13: 9781529628210
Book Description
From grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, this is your one-stop guide to improving your academic writing to achieve better grades at university.
Including quotes from tutors and examples of good and bad practice, this book provides step-by-step guidance on
- Basic conventions of academic writing
- Critical thinking
- Conciseness and clarity
- Proofreading and referencing
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
Editorial Reviews
Review
(Praise for previous editions) — Dr Kate Daniels
There are lots of books on correct usage of English, but where this book distinguishes itself from the rest is its focus on academic writing. As well as perhaps obvious (to teachers) advice to avoid emotive language in essays, the book contains information on sentence structure and other aspects of grammar. What is especially good is that the examples are all taken from academic writing in different subject areas. In addition, the book is easy to read because it has a simple two-colour format with clear headings.
(Praise for previous editions) — Terry Freedman
“Practical, accessible, and comprehensive (…) a step-by-step guide to meeting academic requirements. (…) GenAI can provide quick and convenient solutions, but developing good, critical, and authentic writing skills is a process and takes time. Learning more about the academic conventions which guide it in the context of student learning can allow students (and academics) to write with authority and intent. Reading a piece of good writing can also be enjoyable. This is a point Osmond demonstrates, rather than makes.” — Constantine Manolchev ―
Issue 31, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education (https://journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1360/890) Published On: 2024-09-29About the Author
Alex Osmond worked as an Academic Skills Adviser and Project Manager at two UK institutions: Cardiff Metropolitan University and Brunel University. These two roles involved providing guidance to students focusing on the development of their academic writing. A module that Alex helped devise at Cardiff Metropolitan was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award in Outstanding Student Support. Alex has also taught a wide variety of skills sessions across specific degree programmes, and worked to develop online resources aimed at improving writing skills.
Subsequently, Alex has worked in research and policy roles in the housing and homelessness sectors in Wales; this work has also involved delivering guest lectures on relevant degree courses, as well as providing guidance to, and supervising, students interested in the sector. Alex remains interested in clarity and conciseness in writing, applying the same insight into the reports and policy documentation he produces now.
