Academic writing and grammar for students - Alex Osmond

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Alex unpacks the complexities of language to provide sound advice on writing for university at all levels. The book ranges from basic grammar to more advanced examples such as the complexities of "hedging". The advice is well supported by examples from a range of disciplines. - Dr Sue Tangney, Cardiff Metropolitan University

This exciting new publication helps students understand the requirements of academic writing in todays world. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to all students. - Penelope Hood, Anglia Ruskin University

This handy guide shows you how to quickly get to grips with using academic English grammar and punctuation. Highlighting common grammar mistakes and how to avoid them, the author also sharesa wealth ofexamples and advice from tutors from a range of subjects, enabling you to immediately improve your work at university.

Inside, youll find practical advice on:

• common mistakes


• punctuation


• conciseness


• proofreading


• referencing.

All the advice has been tried and tested through workshops that the author runs withstudents. It is ideal for undergraduates on a wide range of courses, to help promote independent learning as well as practical writing skills.

Personal tips and advice from the author online
For additional resources and one-to-one advice from Alex like his Facebook page Academic Writing and Grammar for Students:www.facebook.com/academicwritingandgrammarforstudents


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Alex Osmond has worked as an Academic Skills Adviser, helping to launch Brunel University's ever-expanding ASK service, and is now VLE Project Manager at the university. As part of these roles he has provided guidance to students both online and face-to-face, and students consistently praise the advice he has given, which has often translated directly into higher grades.

Alex has also taught a wide variety of skills sessions across Brunel's degree programmes, working to develop online resources aimed at improving academic writing, and also co-managed the Study Skills Collection at Brunel University Library.

Before working at Brunel, Alex worked at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, also as an Academic Skills Adviser. Alex has focused on the English language in his studies and work for several years, and his approach highlights the importance of independent learning leading to well-rounded students.

Visit Alex's Facebook page:www.facebook.com/academicwritingandgrammarforstudents

'Alex unpacks the complexities of language to provide sound advice on writing for university at all levels. The book ranges from basic grammar to more advanced examples such as the complexities of 'hedging'. The advice is well supported by examples from a range of disciplines.' - Dr Sue Tangney, Cardiff Metropolitan University

'This exciting new publication helps students understand the requirements of academic writing in today's world. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to all students.' - Penelope Hood, Anglia Ruskin University