Good grammar for students

Good grammar for students

by Jackson, Howard

Type Book
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Many students set out in further and higher education with little grounding in the skills required for academic writing. This practical guide will give students a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation, enabling them to improve the quality and accuracy of their writing. The book includes: - the basics of English grammar - how sentences are structured; - help with spelling and punctuation; - tips on avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls; - advice on how students can improve their …

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Good grammar for students / Howard Jackson.

Summary

Many students set out in further and higher education with little grounding in the skills required for academic writing. This practical guide will give students a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation, enabling them to improve the quality and accuracy of their writing. The book includes: - the basics of English grammar - how sentences are structured; - help with spelling and punctuation; - tips on avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls; - advice on how students can improve their writing in essays, reports and projects. The book is pac.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2005.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):SAGE
  • Place of Publication:London
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2005.

Notes

Description based upon print version of record.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (165 p.).

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781412902037, 9786611362157, 6611362150, 1281362158, 9781281362155, 1848600844, 9781848600843, 1412902037, 9781412902038
  • oclc:on1290063939
  • LC Classification:PE1112
  • Dewey Decimal:428.2

Table of Contents

Cover; Contents; Introduction; 1 What Do WeMean by 'Grammar' -Good and Bad?; 2 Some Basic Terminology; 3 Matching the Bits; 4 Clauses -- Main and Subordinate; 5 Sentence Arrangements; 6 Sentences into Texts; 7 Getting Your Point Across; 8 Why Can't I Rely on My Computer's Grammar checker?; 9 Spelling and Punctuation; 10 Where To Go for Further Information; Glossary; Index

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