{"product_id":"academic-writing-and-grammar-for-students-hardcover","title":"Academic Writing and Grammar for Students - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Osmond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, this is your one-stop guide to improving your academic writing to achieve better grades at university.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Including quotes from tutors and examples of good and bad practice, this book provides step-by-step guidance on\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic conventions of academic writing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical thinking \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConciseness and clarity \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProofreading and referencing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon mistakes and how to avoid them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Succes\u003c\/strong\u003es is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the \u003cstrong\u003eStudent Success\u003c\/strong\u003e series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Osmond\u003c\/strong\u003e worked as an Academic Skills Adviser and Project Manager at two UK institutions: Cardiff Metropolitan University and Brunel University. These two roles involved providing guidance to students focusing on the development of their academic writing. A module that Alex helped devise at Cardiff Metropolitan was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award in Outstanding Student Support. Alex has also taught a wide variety of skills sessions across specific degree programmes, and worked to develop online resources aimed at improving writing skills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubsequently, Alex has worked in research and policy roles in the housing and homelessness sectors in Wales; this work has also involved delivering guest lectures on relevant degree courses, as well as providing guidance to, and supervising, students interested in the sector. Alex remains interested in clarity and conciseness in writing, applying the same insight into the reports and policy documentation he produces now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 22, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550347616563,"sku":"9781529628227","price":160.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/academic-writing-and-grammar-for-students-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}