Based on an analysis of students' writing, this book identifies the areas in which mistakes are typically made. It provides you with clear, jargon-free explanations; examples of common errors and their corrections; easy-to-use practice exercises with answers; tips and key advice; and a realistic academic context across a range of subject areas.
Fully revised throughout, this new edition features advice on compiling CVs and cover letters. Presented in an accessible, flick-through format, it is ideal for students attending or planning to attend university or college.
Contains over sixty bite-size chapters covering all the key areas students need to master, including tenses, connectives and punctuation and academic styleGives examples of common errors and shows students how to correct themProvides top tips and clear advice at every stepIncludes focused exercises on each topic, with all answers provided at the back of the book new_to_this_edition Revised and updated throughout, making it even easier for students to identify and correct their mistakesNew material includes a double-page spread on key grammatical terms in context and one on avoiding common grammatical mistakes in CVs and covering letters Extremely easy to use: each topic is clearly explained in two pages Inclusion of practice activities help readers to test out new skills and retain newly learned information 'Flickthrough' style format that allows students to dip in an out of chosen units