Mastering Academic Writing

Focused on research-related assignments, this book coaches students on trials and tribulations of academic writing through the experiences of relatable characters who illustrate the common student dilemmas. Featuring hands-on exercises that involve real student examples and annotations from writing centre tutors, it is a workbook of interactive writing practice designed to get projects off the ground and maintain momentum.

Through encouraging, no-nonsense advice garnered from empirical evidence and years of working directly with students on mastering writing habits, the authors help readers to:

• Develop and hone arguments
• Organise and interpret source material
• Write effective research proposals and other persuasive texts
• Follow academic conventions with confidence
• Complete collaborative writing projects
• Balance assignments around professional and personal commitments.

Perfect for students transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees, this book provides the skills, tips, and tricks needed to move beyond the basics of academic writing and meet the new expectations of further study.