Writing the Research Paper
Multicultural Perspectives for Writing in English as a Second Language
1st Edition
Published on 30. December 2021
224 pages
978-1-350-16417-8 (ISBN)
Description
Covering both theoretical and practical approaches, Writing the Research Paper guides students studying in English as a second or additional language through the skills necessary for success in university-level writing and research. The book begins with theoretical considerations, such as research, argumentation and critical thinking. It then offers a broad range of practical assistance covering all aspects of the writing process, including topic selection, argument, counter-argument, paragraph structure and cohesion.
The book is accompanied by a companion website, writingtheresearchpaper.com. The website hosts many features, including chapter summaries, exercises, quizzes, PowerPoints, additional learning material, and technology assistance. The website also hosts numerous authentic examples of student papers at each of the critical stages of the writing process.
The book is accompanied by a companion website, writingtheresearchpaper.com. The website hosts many features, including chapter summaries, exercises, quizzes, PowerPoints, additional learning material, and technology assistance. The website also hosts numerous authentic examples of student papers at each of the critical stages of the writing process.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13
978-1-350-16417-8 (9781350164178)
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Philip M. McCarthy | Khawlah Ahmed
Writing the Research Paper
Multicultural Perspectives for Writing in English as a Second Language
Book
12/2021
Bloomsbury Academic
€31.50
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Persons
Philip M. McCarthy is Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Khawlah Ahmed is Professor of English at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Khawlah Ahmed is Professor of English at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Content
Glossary
Introduction
1. Critical Thinking
2. The Research Paper
3. Themes and Topics
4. The Thesis
5. Focused Research
6. Paraphrasing, Summarizing, Quoting, and Plagiarizing
7. Arguments and Evidence
8. Plans and Proposals
9. The Drafting Process
10. The Writer's Introduction
11. The Body
12. The Paragraph
13. Cohesion
14. The Conclusion
15. The Reader's Introduction
Index
Introduction
1. Critical Thinking
2. The Research Paper
3. Themes and Topics
4. The Thesis
5. Focused Research
6. Paraphrasing, Summarizing, Quoting, and Plagiarizing
7. Arguments and Evidence
8. Plans and Proposals
9. The Drafting Process
10. The Writer's Introduction
11. The Body
12. The Paragraph
13. Cohesion
14. The Conclusion
15. The Reader's Introduction
Index
