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a| Writing essays in English language and linguistics :
b| principles, tips and strategies for undergraduates /
c| Neil Murray.
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a| Cambridge :
b| Cambridge University Press,
c| 2012.
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a| xi, 236 p. :
b| ill. ;
c| 25 cm.
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a| Includes bibliographical references and index.
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a| Machine generated contents note: Introduction; Part I. The Basics: 1. Writing at school and writing at university: are they really so different?; 2. Fundamental principles; Part II. Getting Down to Writing: 3. Analysing and answering the question; 4. The writing process; 5. Writing an introduction; 6. Writing the main body of your essay; 7. Writing summaries and conclusions; 8. Referencing and quotations; 9. Stylistic issues; 10. Writing up small-scale research projects or dissertations; Part III. Frequently Asked Questions.
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a| "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"--Provided by publisher.
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a| "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"--Provided by publisher.
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t| Introduction
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t| A guide to the book's icons: what do they mean?
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t| The basics
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t| Writing at school and writing at university: are they really so different?
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t| Introduction
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t| Different philosophies, different writing styles
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t| Shifting the balance: reproduction vs critical analysis
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t| Originality, creativity and ̀voice'
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t| The emphasis on research and reading extensively
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t| Depth of analysis and depth of argument
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t| Sound reasoning and the importance of evidence
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t| Transparency, clear organisation and accessibility
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t| Fundamental principles
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t| Paragraph essentials: what is a paragraph ... and when should you begin a new one?
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t| Good argument structure: what does it mean and how do you achieve it?
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t| Explaining everything and avoiding assumptions
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t| Supporting your statements: evidence, what it is, why it's essential, and how you provide it
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t| Being concise and relevant ... and avoiding waffle
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t| Punctuation, how important is it ... really?
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t| Getting down to writing
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t| Analysing and answering the question
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t| What do assignment questions mean?
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t| Special features of linguistics questions
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t| Different forms of writing ... and the language you need for them
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t| How to keep focused on the question
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t| Summary: coverage, argumentation and evaluation
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t| The writing process
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t| Information-gathering: brainstorming, researching and selecting material
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t| Note-taking
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t| Planning
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t| Drafting, checking and revising
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t| Writing an introduction
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t| The purpose of an introduction
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t| The thesis statement: what it is, where to place it and how to write it
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t| Indicating organisation and approach
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t| Length
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t| Paragraphing
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t| When is the best time to write an introduction?
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t| Handy language
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t| Writing the body of your essay
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t| What's covered in the body?
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t| What proportion of my essay should the body account for?
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l| 6.3.
t| A brief review of the essentials
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t| Good layout and presentation
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l| 7.
t| Writing summaries and conclusions
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t| What's a summary and how's it different from a conclusion?
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t| Are summaries always needed?
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t| Where should I include a summary?
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t| Summaries: handy language
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t| What exactly should I be doing in a conclusion?
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t| Tips for more effective conclusions
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t| Conclusions: handy language
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l| 8.
t| Referencing and quotations
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l| 8.1.
t| The importance of finding your own voice ... and the need to use sources
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t| What is plagiarism, why should I avoid it, and how can I avoid it?
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t| What's the best way to paraphrase?
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t| Referencing styles
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t| In-text referencing: how should I quote my sources?
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t| In-text referencing: citing without quoting
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t| The bibliography: what is it and how should I format it?
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t| Increasing your efficiency: using bibliographic software packages
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t| Handy language
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t| Stylistic issues
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t| Concision and clarity
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t| The use of first person singular - Ì'
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t| Àll-or-nothing' language
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t| Using present tense to refer to others' work
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t| Emotive and biased language
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t| Vague and empty language
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t| Casual language: colloquialisms and slang
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t| Shortened forms
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t| Using humour
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t| Formatting your work - some dos and don'ts (see also section 6.4)
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t| Cliches
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t| Dealing with jargon
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t| Keeping your writing gender-neutral
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t| Using footnotes: a reminder
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t| Avoiding rhetorical questions
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t| Formatting linguistic examples
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t| What about Latin words and abbreviations?
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t| Checking and editing your work
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t| Writing up small-scale research projects or dissertations
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t| What's expected of me as an undergraduate student with no previous research experience?
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t| Deciding on a project: what are the important considerations?
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t| Tips for a stress-free project: being efficient and submitting on time
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t| The main components of a research project
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t| Presentation and submission
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t| Frequently asked questions
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t| Introduction
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t| Developing your own voice
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t| Answering the question
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t| Writing to time and word limits
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t| Citing sources/referencing
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t| The introduction, body and conclusion
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t| Using figures/illustrations
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t| Linguistics glossary
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t| Task key
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