Writing Essays in English Language and Linguistics: Principles, Tips and Strategies for Undergraduates

by Neil Murray

• ISBN13: 9780521111195
• ISBN10: 0521111196
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-04-09
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

English language and linguistics shares many of its writing conventions with those of other disciplines, but there are certain features and expectations that distinguish it as a subject. This book is written specifically to help undergraduate students of English language and linguistics develop the art of writing essays, projects and reports. Written by an author with over 30 years' experience of lecturing in the subject, it is a comprehensive and very readable resource and contains numerous discipline-related examples, practice exercises and an answer key. It includes chapters on referencing (including plagiarism, paraphrase and guidance on referencing styles), stylistic issues that often get overlooked, and writing a dissertation. The book offers practical guidance and a layout that guides students as they work though their project. It will be an invaluable reference tool that students can read cover to cover or dip into as and when required.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Basics:

Writing at school and writing at university: are they really so different?

Fundamental principles

Getting Down to Writing:

Analysing and answering the question

The writing process

Writing an introduction

Writing the main body of your essay

Writing summaries and conclusions

Referencing and quotations

Stylistic issues

Writing up small-scale research projects or dissertations

Frequently Asked Questions

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