The Quick Fix Guide to Academic Writing How to Avoid Big Mistakes and Small Errors
The Quick Fix Guide to Academic Writing by Phillip C. Shon, published by SAGE Publications on January 2, 2018, is a concise resource designed to enhance writing skills for various academic tasks, including papers, essays, assignments, and dissertations. This first edition, comprising 152 pages, offers a straightforward approach to improving writing through a grid-based system that highlights common errors and provides actionable advice for reshaping academic writing.
Readers will find practical tutorials that cover essential aspects of academic writing, such as synthesizing and critiquing literature, structuring abstracts and conclusions, and applying learned lessons to future projects. The guide aims to help students identify patterns in their writing and offers strategies to elevate their work across different academic contexts. With a focus on reference and writing skills, this book serves as a valuable tool for students seeking to refine their writing and improve their academic performance.
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Whether you’re writing a paper, essay, assignment, or dissertation, this short and punchy book helps you improve your writing skills through minimal effort.
Providing you with a quick set of writing rules to follow, this tried and tested guide uses a unique and easy to follow grid-based system. Packed with advice on understanding (big and little) common errors made in academic writing, it helps you identify patterns in your own writing and demonstrates how to reshape or re-evaluate them – and raise your writing game in any academic context.
How-to tutorials include:
- Synthesizing and critiquing literature – and using your coding sheet to develop critical arguments
- Shaping abstracts, introductions, discussions, and conclusions – to improve the logic and structure of your writing
- Applying lessons-learned to future projects, whatever format of academic writing.
Save time and improve your grades, with this essential quick fix guide!
The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!
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