2020 AbeBooks may have this title (opens in new window). Each unit has weblinks offering additional information and activities. There is a logical development progression of skills covered in the 8 chapters such as finding information effectively, using evidence to support ideas, and acknowledgement of sources. Academic Study New edition Course Book Joan McCormack and John Slaght English for Academic Study: Extended Writing & Research Skills Course Book Joan McCormack and John Slaght www.garneteducation.com Components: EAS: Extended Writing & Research Skills Course Book ISBN 978 1 90861 430 8 EAS: Extended Writing & Research Skills Teachers Book ISBN 978 1 90861 431 5 An ESL student will probably need to have done a course in academic reading and have some competence in writing everyday texts first, as one of the basic premises of the book is that students are reading in order to learn. A$31.95, A$58.97 Pete Sharma for the Bournemouth English Book Centre in the EL Gazette "This book has been developed in the context of university pre-sessional courses and takes current research on English for Academic Purposes into consideration. This has the advantage that students build a schema and vocabulary that they will use in their paper. Good writing and good reading go together because the synthesis required in critical treading - the close analysis of textual material - is precisely the same process which is key to the development of an argument. As a course book, however, Extended Writing and Research Skills is limited and old-fashioned. A$63.95, A$72.01 A$93.95, A$50.19 John McKeown, Lakehead University, Canada for iatefl Voices, Issue 194, January-February 2007 EAS is an EAP series (English for Academic Study) comprising seven separate course books covering the following areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Extended Writing & Research Skills, Pronunciation and Vocabulary. APA (American Psychological Association) referencing is used in the course, but this is not explicitly stated. They are then encouraged to use the strategies they have learnt to produce a second piece of writing, within their own field of study. A$67.95, A$78.03 Other skills that are introduced and practised include referencing, summarising, writing and support of a working title and thesis, the inclusion of data in texts, reading to extract and evaluate information, and writing introductions, conclusions and definitions. John has co-authored two books in Garnet Education's English for Academic Study series: Reading and Extended Writing and Research Skills. There are also a number of photocopiable pages that are suitable for making overhead transparencies and useful 'written project evaluation' and 'presentation assessment' forms. Reasonably priced, with good examples and step-by-step skill progression, English for Academic Study: Extended Writing and Research Skills sets realisable goals along with reasonable expectations for developing facility in academic writing. A$93.95, A$26.52 This course takes students sequentially through the process of producing an extended piece of academic writing. It is aimed at students with an IELTS score of 5.5. Cambridge Academic English B2: Students Book - Martin Hewings . By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Academic writing skills 1 student s book. A$34.62 Her areas of interest include the development of materials for teaching extended academic writing and research skills, as well as fostering the development of learner autonomy in students. By moving away from the assumptions inherent in language learning, EAP practitioners could focus more on the 'hidden curriculum' of tertiary studies: absorbing information; developing and testing ideas; focussing deeply on the responses of others and seeking to understand the assumptions behind them; articulating one's own response in the light of newly developed knowledge; acknowledging the ideas of others; developing objectivity and theoretical sophistication. They are required to add two of their own in order to write an essay. The 2009 edition of EAS Extended Writing & Research Skills has been fully revised for ease of use. It is by deciphering the point of view of the written, spoken, televisual material under scrutiny, and appreciating the devices used in the construction of that point of view, that successful students bring to their writing. A$54.95, A$52.93 The series is based on authentic reading or listening texts within the appropriate range of the students; these have been carefully selected to illustrate the skill area in focus. Joan is co-author of two of the titles in the English for Academic Study series: Extended Writing and Research Skills and Speaking. The eight units provide a solid course, which has been trialled and honed by tutors at the University of Reading, UK. A$52.95, A$59.85 The approach taken encourages students to work independently, supported by the provision of detailed advice and model answers, in addition to web-based material for independent study. John Slaght has worked at the University of Reading in a variety of capacities since 1988 and currently works in the EAP department. The material is well laid out and attractive. A$54.99, A$77.58 She has worked in Japan, Peru and Spain, and has been involved in the field of EAP for the past 12 years. If you fail to do this, you are implying that the ideas etc. The B2 Upper Intermediate Student's Book gives students further practice in academic study skills. Refining your academic writing: Get help with the format, tone, and style of academic writing. The text layout, broken down into achievable tasks, is manageable for students particularly in a tutorial situation. An accompanying Teacher's Book provides clear concise background information, ideas and, where appropriate, answers to each section in the course book. x 8mm If you are using research or ideas based on work by others (books, journals, websites) you must reference everything fully and in the correct way for your assignment (check your instructions for this). In my experience, the skills for deciphering on-line material are much the same as for older media - notwithstanding a lot more chaff for the same amount of wheat - but it is essential that students gain familiarity with on-line materials beyond computer games and Facebook. The book can be used in conjunction with English for academic study: reading and writing also published by Garnet Education. While many British course materials suffer from assuming that English is only spoken north of Land's End, Extended Writing and Research Skills employs international contexts to develop universal themes. Students hoping to study abroad will therefore get a head start by studying such material rather than general English. It would be a useful tool for any student beginning university, but has particular application to ESL students who may not have had much exposure to Western-style academic writing and conference conventions. A$63.95, A$52.32 The EAS series is used on a high proportion of EAP courses in the UK and Australia (and the US version is now being used in North America). Very user-friendly!" We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Students are taken step by step through the process of writing a paper and are given practice in planning, researching and writing up their findings. 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As well as a new format, the Course Book now comes with a book map, unit summaries and a comprehensive glossary of terms. TESOL Spain Newsletter, Vol 34-2, 2010. Anne Pallant has many years of experience of teaching English for Academic Purposes, and has been teaching at the International Study and Language Centre since 1991. Get advice from your peers on a range of topics, including: Maths and stats: Get help with the key maths and stats skills needed in any discipline or course. The design of the material is based on work carried out at the University of Reading's Centre for Applied Language Studies and supported by a review of current research into EAP methodology reflecting the most recent developments in language teaching for academic purposes. His work continues to take him to various areas of the globe. His work continues to take him to various areas of the globe. However, at the time of writing this site is still under construction." Students make use of the authentic source materials that accompany the course to produce their own piece of extended writing. A$49.95, A$38.24 A three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses. In addition, references to the texts in the appendix don't give the page numbers of the original articles, making it difficult for students to practise making in-text citations correctly. Free audio material is included where appropriate, featuring authentic transcripts of realistic length with a variety of accents. These sites help with key skills of paraphrasing & summarising. Joan McCormack is the Director of the Self-Access Centre at the University of Reading, and works as an EAP Lecturer and Course Director. An environmental theme links the texts and most of the examples supporting the stages in writing for the first paper that students write. A dedicated website, www.englishforacademicstudy.com, offers further teacher resources. Lengthy appendices include a sample project and a wealth of source material. {"bd_js_shop":"Shop","bd_js_too_long_for_shipping_label":"Sorry, that's too long for our shipping labels","bd_js_too_long":"Sorry, that's too long","bd_js_could_not_find_address_try_again":"Sorry, we couldn't find the address. A$41.95, A$72.26 Jack Bowers for the Journal of Academic Language & Learning, Vol 2, No 1, 2008 "Working with ESOL graduate students, the benefits of this series becomes clear. Oxford Brookes University, Oxford "Ideal for our Master's preparation course." Many sections have tantalising references to web support, for example on avoiding plagiarism. Sandy Willcox, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for English Teaching Professional, Issue 45, July 2006 "Published in conjunction with the University of Reading, Extended Writing and Research Skills has been a popular generalist course book for proficient NESB students about to embark on tertiary studies. The material espouses a process approach to writing. The presentation of material in seminar, conference and tutorial formats is also covered. Level 2 Teacher's Manual with Audio CD, English for Academic Study Grammar for Writing - Study Book, Breakthrough to CLIL for Chemistry Age 14+ Workbook, English for Academic Study: Reading Course Book - Edition 2, Unlock Level 4 Reading and Writing Skills Student's Book and Online Workbook, Unlock Level 3 Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking Student's Book, Mob App and Online Workbook w/ Downloadable Audio and Video, English for Academic Study: Writing Course Book - Edition 2, English for Academic Study: Listening Course Book with AudioCDs - Edition 2, Extended Writing and Research Skills: Instructor's Manual. A$39.95, A$46.97 A$252.00, A$36.33 John has extensive overseas experience in Higher Education, having spent a total of 14 years teaching English, History and French in Africa, and Academic English in the Middle East. An APA quick reference summary of the most common types of source material would have been useful (and will possibly be provided on the website). In my experience, helping students to reference correctly and to avoid plagiarism is a major challenge and, while these subjects are covered, I think I would need to supplement the material for my students. One very helpful feature is the way that students are taken through the research and writing process using material provided in the book. A$61.95, A$58.26 A$59.99, A$58.63 A sample of a completed written paper is given. Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge " very impressive, everything I need in a well-trialled and useful format." Has the advantage that students write in EAP and are based on practical experience of EAP in ) referencing is used in context throughout the book can be used in book., offers further teacher resources at universities in English Speaking countries, is manageable for students on pre-sessional foundation A marking panel general English, www.englishforacademicstudy.com, offers further teacher resources and blogs have proliferated in the for. 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