Good Grammar for Students

Author:   Howard Jackson
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
ISBN:  

9781412902038


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   10 August 2005
Format:   Paperback
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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. Good Grammar for Students 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. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

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Author:   Howard Jackson
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9781412902038


ISBN 10:   1412902037
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   10 August 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

What Do we Mean by ′Grammar′ - Good and Bad? Some Basic Terminology Matching the Bits Clauses - Main and Subordinate Sentence Arrangements Sentences into Texts Getting your Point Across Why Can′t I Rely on my Computer′s Grammar Checker? Spelling and Punctuation Where to Go for Further Information

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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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