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Successful Dissertation Writing guides students through the
involved process of writing an academic dissertation, developing
their ability to communicate ideas and research fluently and
successfully. From conducting research, working with a supervisor,
understanding and avoiding plagiarism, right through to using
feedback and editing to improve the written piece, it will help
students master the more technical elements of producing
well-written academic work.
Now in a fourth edition, Contemporary Topics expands on its highly
respected approach to developing academic listening and study
skills. Organized around realistic college lectures, the text
guides learners through carefully sequenced activities in skills
such as note-taking, focusing attention, intensive listening, and
vocabulary building. It also helps students evaluate their
interests and explore possible career paths. New to This Edition
New subject areas, presented as one-on-one academic lectures,
emphasize professional applications such as software engineering,
multimedia design, information technology, urban planning, and
social psychology. Learning Outcomes listed at the outset of each
unit let students know the goals of each unit and what their
learning experience will be. New audio interviews with topic
experts provide context for the upcoming unit lecture. Bottom-up
listening and pronunciation exercises emphasize important
principles and improve real-time perception. An oral presentation
activity, supported by specific preparation and delivery
strategies, concludes each unit and includes the opportunity for
peer evaluation. Proficiency assessments composed of short academic
audio lectures and multiple-choice exams simulate TOEFL-style test
format for practice on high-stakes tests. New Essential Online
Resources include audio, video, and teacher materials (assessments,
teaching notes, answer keys, audioscripts, presentation points, and
more). Other Highlights Corpus vocabulary drawn from the Academic
Word List ensures that students are exposed to core academic
vocabulary. Collaborative activities with presentation strategies
and peer evaluations allow students to make connections and develop
critical thinking skills. Unit comprehension tests assess students'
grasp of key concepts presented in the unit lecture. Mapped to the
Global Scale of English.
Teacher's Pack for busy instructors with: *Suggested bonus
activities *Teaching notes *Answer keys *Audioscripts *Simulated
TOEFL Listening Test for each unit This interactive
listening-speaking series prepares students for the challenges of
college lectures with a wide range of listening, speaking, and
note-taking strategies and skills. The lectures are drawn from a
range of academic disciplines and reflect authentic lecture
settings, featuring engaging instructors and live student
audiences.
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