Inside Track To Successful Academic Writing

Become a better academic writer and communicate your research & ideas fluently and successfully whatever your discipline, prior knowledge or level. Successful Academic Writing will guide you through the whole process of academic writing, developing your ability to communicate your ideas and research fluently and successfully. From understanding the task and planning your essay or assignment, right through to using feedback and editing to improve your writing skills, it will ensure that you understand how to get the most out of the process of writing. With the in-depth understanding of the practice of academic writing that this book delivers, you will be better prepared to deal with – and succeed in – the full range of writing tasks that will be expected of you over the course of your academic studies and on into your chosen career. ▼ ▼▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Understanding the brief Addressing your audience Assessment criteria Best practice in reading and note-taking Awareness of different types of academic writing The editing and proofreading process Interpreting and using feedback Visit www.smartstudyskills.com to access a wealth of useful information, tips, templates and interactive activities to support your studies. About the Authors Between them, Andy Gillett, Angela Hammond, Mary Martala have many years of experience in writing and teaching academic writing to students ranging from those with little formal education, through prospective undergraduates to PhD students, across a wide range of subject areas. An imprint of CVR_GILL1710_01_SE_CVR.indd 1 www.pearson-books.com SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC WRITING Get the inside track to: INSIDE TRACK GET THE INSIDE TRACK TO SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC WRITING INSIDE TRACK SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC WRITING ANDY GILLETT, ANGELA HAMMOND & MARY MARTALA 27/5/09 15:46:12 A01_GILL1710_01_SE_PRELIMS.QXP:A01_GILL1710_01_SE_PR SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC WRITING 15/5/09 15:24 Page i A01_GILL1710_01_SE_PRELIMS.QXP:A01_GILL1710_01_SE_PR 15/5/09 We work with leading authors to develop the strongest educational materials in academic writing, bringing cutting-edge thinking and best learning practice to a global market. Under a range of well-known imprints, including Longman, we craft high quality print and electronic publications which help readers to understand and apply their content, whether studying or at work. To find out more about the complete range of our publishing, please visit us on the World Wide Web at www.pearsoned.co.uk 15:24 Page ii A01_GILL1710_01_SE_PRELIMS.QXP:A01_GILL1710_01_SE_PR 15/5/09 15:24 Page iii INSIDE TRACK SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC WRITING Andy Gillett, Angela Hammond and Mary Martala University of Hertfordshire A01_GILL1710_01_SE_PRELIMS.QXP:A01_GILL1710_01_SE_PR 15/5/09 15:24 Page iv Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JE England and Associated Companies throughout the world Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned.co.uk First published 2009 © Andy Gillett, Angela Hammond and Mary Martala 2009 The rights of Andy Gillett, Angela Hammond and Mary Martala to be iden