A Writer's Reference with Resources for Multilingual Writers and ESL with 2016 MLA Update
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Beschreibung
For more than 25 years, this bestselling handbook has allowed students to build confidence and take ownership of their college writing experience. This version helps both resident and international students understand college expectations and develop strategies for improving their academic English and academic writing. Written by an ESL expert, plenty of helpful charts, activities, exercises, and model papers are included — along with notes about where to find additional resources online and on campus.
This is an ideal text for English Composition courses, foundation year modules, or English degree programmes, particularly in countries where English is a second language.
A Writer’s Reference is available with LaunchPad. LaunchPad combines an interactive ebook with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options, including LearningCurve adaptive quizzing. Now with a more interactive e-book, 24 new video tutorials for argument, analysis, research, and citation, and tools that make assigning and assessing a breeze.
- Easy to use and easy to understand. Explanations are brief, accessible, and illustrated by examples. Boxes, charts, checklists, and menus help users find what they need quickly.
- It provides authoritative, trustworthy instruction.
- It provides maximum flexibility for the teaching and learning situation.
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- A new how-to approach offers step-by-step instruction to help students apply writing advice in practical ways and transfer skills to many different kinds of assignments.
- New Writer's choice boxes on grammar and style offer opportunities to practice critical thinking at the sentence level.
- New ways to navigate bring students to content quickly. Common student questions appear on each tab and help students find answers.
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Nancy Sommers