Academic Writing: Writing and Reading across the Disciplines, Third Edition Paperback – 30 Mar 2002

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Review "In no other composition text have I found as rich an explanation of qualitative research methods—a systematic approach to research and analysis." - Nancie Burns-McCoy, University of Idaho"Academic Writing is a superb book. It is steeped in contemporary rhetorical theory, packed with examples of writing in the disciplines, and full of unusual and effective exercises. The book is eminently practical: it helps the reader understand and enter into the discourse of academic life." - Anthony Pare, Director, Centre for the Study and Teaching of Writing, McGill University Synopsis Stressing the importance of style, this introduction uses theory (especially genre theory) to elucidate the particular techniques of academic writing. Chapters concentrate on issues like citation and summary, arrangements for reader and speakers, audience, scholarly styles, and readability and objectivity. Numerous examples illustrate various kinds See all Product description