Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language: A Handbook for Students and their Supervisors (2)

By: Brian Paltridge and Sue Starfield

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Synopsis: Fully updated and packed with new material, the second edition of Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language is the ideal guide for non-native speaker students and their supervisors working on writing a thesis or dissertation in English. Considering the purposes of thesis and dissertation of writing alongside writer/reader relationships, this book uses accessible language and practical examples to discuss issues that are crucial to successful thesis and dissertation writing. This edition offers: Insights into the experience of being a doctoral writer, issues of writer identity and writing with authority Typical language and discourse features of theses and dissertations Advice on the structure and organisation of key sections Suggestions for online resources which support writing Extracts from completed theses and dissertations Guidance on understanding examiner expectations Advice on publishing from a PhD Suitable for students from all disciplines, Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language is essential reading for non-native speaker students looking to complete a thesis or dissertation in English.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781351690669
Related ISBNs:: 9781315170022, 9781138048706, 9781138048706, 9781138048690, 9781138048690
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/20/19
Copyrighted By:: Brian Paltridge and Sue Starfield
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Education, Language Arts, Foreign Language Study
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.