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Good Grammar for Students
Contributor(s): Jackson, Howard (Author)

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 ISBN: 1412902037     ISBN-13: 9781412902038
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
OUR PRICE: $45.60  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2005
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Annotation: Many students set out in further and higher education with little grounding in the skills required for academic writing. This practical guide will give students a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation, enabling them to improve the quality and accuracy of their writing. The book includes:

- the basics of English grammar - how sentences are structured;

- help with spelling and punctuation;

- tips on avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls;

- advice on how students can improve their writing in essays, reports and projects.

The book is packed with examples to illustrate points and highlight good and bad practice, and contains handy tips and student exercises.

An indispensable companion for undergraduate students on any Social Science, Humanities or Arts degree course, Good Grammar for Students is also an ideal text for Study Skills modules at first year undergraduate level across the social sciences.



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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Study Aids | Study & Test-taking Skills
Dewey: 428.2
Series: Sage Essential Study Skills
Physical Information: 0.49" H x 7.22" W x 8.3" L (0.60 lbs) 168 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
Many students set out in further and higher education with little grounding in the skills required for academic writing. This practical guide will give students a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation, enabling them to improve the quality and accuracy of their writing. The book includes:

- the basics of English grammar - how sentences are structured;

- help with spelling and punctuation;

- tips on avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls;

- advice on how students can improve their writing in essays, reports and projects.

The book is packed with examples to illustrate points and highlight good and bad practice, and contains handy tips and student exercises.

An indispensable companion for undergraduate students on any Social Science, Humanities or Arts degree course, Good Grammar for Students is also an ideal text for Study Skills modules at first year undergraduate level across the social sciences.

Contributor Bio(s): Jackson, Howard: - Howard Jackson is Professor of English Language & Linguistics and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, at the University of Central England in Birmingham
 
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