Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language - A Handbook for Students and their Supervisors (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments; Author Biographies; List of tables, figures and boxes; 1 Introduction; 2 Becoming a researcher in a global world; 3 Issues in thesis and dissertation writing in English as a second language; 4 Writing a research proposal; 5 The overall shape of theses and dissertations; 6 Writing the introduction; 7 Writing the background chapters; 8 Writing the methodology chapter; 9 Writing the results chapter; 10 Writing discussions and conclusions; 11 Writing the abstract and acknowledgements sections; 12 Publishing from a thesis or dissertation; 13 Resources for thesis and dissertation writing; References; Index

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Brian Paltridge • Sue Starfield
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	248
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-04870-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Writing skills Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-04870-4
Barcode:	9781138048706

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