Description: "This handy, no-nonsense guide helps students to feel more confident in finding their academic voice and equips them with the skills they need to construct convincing academic arguments. It offers practical advice on forming ideas, presenting evidence and structuring arguments. The second edition contains more varied examples of what 'finding your academic means' in the context of different assignments, including blogs and observations. It also features new material on synthesizing ideas from different sources. This is an essential resource for all undergraduates and postgraduates who are looking to communicate their arguments effectively and improve the quality of their academic writing"--
Brief description: Michael Shoolbred was a lecturer and then academic skills advisor, working with students from foundation to doctoral level for 20 years.
Review Quotes:
"This small book is all you need to get through academic writing. It is really practical with examples." --praise from student
"This is a great addition to the Pocket series. The authors address some key questions relating to argumentation, and tackle some all-too-common issues head-on. I recommend it to my students regularly." --praise from lecturer