{"product_id":"read-research-and-write-9781412947374","title":"Read Research and Write","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for students who have learnt English as a second (or third, or fourth) language, and are studying at an institution where English is the medium of instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach of its 10 chapters focuses on a reproduced academic article on an aspect of English for academic purposes - students can therefore learn about language skills from the articles themselves as well as developing those skills in the activities and tasks which follow. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach chapter develops six strands of academic skills essential for successful study: reading; learning language\/vocabulary; writing; researching; studying' and applying to your own subject. The detailed and focused activities and tasks will help you to:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003eMake reasonable knowledge claims \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eBecome more aware of university culture and expectations \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eWrite according to academic standards \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eThink critically and reflectively \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eRespond to ideas in academic articles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalling all lecturers: your jobs depend on books like this. You know that international students are a vital source of money for UK universities. Many of your masters courses - the ones you really enjoy teaching - would collapse tomorrow without students from around the world. This book is about how to help these students succeed. -- Times Higher Education\u003cbr\u003eA superb book which contains a wealth of ideas and strategies for use in the EAP classroom or for self-study. It should be compulsory reading for any student seeking to enter Higher Education in an English-language speaking country. -- Alison Standring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead, Research, Write\u003c\/strong\u003e definitely fills a gap... It is comprehensive, accessible and expertly researched and written, covering many essential aspects of academic competence. Equally useful as a course book, a resource book in a class library or as a reference book for students, every EAP teacher will want a class copy, every ESL student starting higher education should keep it on their desk! -- Dr Roger Nunn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead, Research, Write\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a novel approach to combining language and content so as to balance discipline-specific and generic language development. Valuable and engaging input on learning strategies and research skills for higher education is also included. I would recommend this book for teachers of EAP in a range of contexts. -- David Palfreyman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroducing Read, Research, Write Understanding EAP Entering higher education  Reading in higher education Writing in higher education Documenting skills Researching skills Making reasonable claims Thinking critically   Finding your voice\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739113926999,"sku":"9781412947374","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412947374.jpg?v=1720051203","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/read-research-and-write-9781412947374","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}