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Academic writing essentials / Department of English, University of Victoria ; [contributors: Susan Doyle ... [et al.]].

Doyle, Susan. (Added Author). University of Victoria (B.C.). Dept. of English. (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 9781256350798
  • ISBN: 1256350796
  • Physical Description: 176 p. ; 23 cm.
  • Edition: 2nd ed.
  • Publisher: New York : [Pearson] Learning Solutions, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
"Incorporates portions of the University of Victoria Writer's guide, which was published in several editions between 1991 abd 2008." --Acknowledgements to the 1st ed.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction to academic writing -- The academic writing process: 40/20/40 -- Reading academic writing -- Researching -- Using sources -- Improving your writing skills -- Understanding your assignment -- Developing a thesis -- Writing an essay -- Using logic -- Writing a summary -- Writing a critical analysis of an argument -- Writing a rhetorical analysis -- Writing a research paper -- Writing a report -- Writing a lab report -- Preparing a close reading -- Preparing a presentation -- Preparing for an exam -- English grammar basics -- Punctuation, spelling, and mechanics -- Common confusables -- Word roots, prefixes, and affixes.

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