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Mastering academic writing
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2019
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Focusing on research-related assignments, this book helps you navigate the potential pitfalls of academic writing through the experience of students who face the same challenges you do. Packed with hands-on exercises and insightful feedback, this workbook gives you the practice you need to fine tune your academic writing.

Using their years of experience coaching students, the authors help you to:

  • Develop and hone arguments
  • Organise and interpret source material
  • Write effective research proposals
  • Follow academic conventions with confidence
  • Complete collaborative writing projects.

Perfect for anyone transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees, Mastering Academic Writing provides the skills, tips, and tricks you need to move beyond the basics of academic writing and meet the new expectations of further study. 

The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

- (Sage Publications)

This new academic writing guide coaches you through the trials and tribulations of transitioning to postgraduate studies from undergraduate study. - (Sage Publications)

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Table of Contents

About the Authors ix
Acknowledgements x
Introduction xi
Cast of Characters xii
A Note about Language xii
Benefits to Students and Professors xiii
Structure of Each Chapter xiii
1 Developing an Argument
1(15)
1 Intro Story: Bellissima Wong
1(1)
2 At the Writing Centre
2(1)
3 What You Need to Know
3(9)
Forms of Argument
8(1)
Toulmin Argument: The Win
9(1)
Rogerian Argument: The Win-Win
10(2)
The Language of Argument
12(1)
4 Reader's Practice
12(2)
5 Revision of Bellissima's Writing
14(1)
6 Summary of Key Points
15(1)
7 References
15(1)
8 Your Notes
15(1)
2 Focusing a Research Topic
16(18)
1 Intro Story: Devon Stratford
16(1)
2 At the Writing Centre
17(3)
3 What You Need to Know
20(9)
Mind Maps
21(1)
Concept Maps
21(3)
Narrowing a Topic
24(2)
Thesis Statement
26(1)
Function of a Thesis Statement
27(2)
4 Reader's Practice
29(2)
5 Revision of Devon's Writing
31(1)
6 Summary of Key Points
32(1)
7 References
32(1)
8 Your Notes
33(1)
3 Entering the Academic Conversation: Integrity When Using Sources
34(24)
1 Intro Story: Justin Dulewicz
34(1)
2 At the Writing Centre
35(3)
3 What You Need to Know
38(14)
Information Organization
38(4)
Paragraph Development
42(7)
Citation Practices in Academia
49(3)
4 Reader's Practice
52(2)
5 Revision of Justin's Writing
54(2)
6 Summary of Key Points
56(1)
7 References
56(1)
8 Your Notes
57(1)
4 Writing a Literature Review
58(14)
1 Intro Story: Justin Dulewicz
58(1)
2 At the Writing Centre
59(1)
3 What You Need to Know
59(8)
Pre-Writing Tasks
60(5)
Writing
65(2)
4 Reader's Practice
67(2)
5 Revision of Justin's Writing
69(2)
6 Summary of Key Points
71(1)
7 References
71(1)
8 Your Notes
71(1)
5 Using Voice to Make Your Mark
72(26)
1 Intro Story: Bellissima Wong
72(1)
2 At the Writing Centre
73(3)
3 What You Need to Know
76(17)
Metadiscourse
77(3)
Integrating Sources
80(5)
Tone
85(3)
Word Choice
88(5)
4 Reader's Practice
93(1)
5 Revision of Bellissima's Writing
94(2)
6 Summary of Key Points
96(1)
7 References
97(1)
8 Your Notes
97(1)
6 Preparing a Scholarship Proposal
98(17)
1 Intro Story: Eva Hibbert
99(1)
2 At the Writing Centre
99(1)
3 What You Need to Know
100(8)
Establish a Territory
102(2)
Establish a Niche
104(2)
Occupy the Niche
106(1)
Summary of CARS
107(1)
Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
108(1)
4 Reader's Practice
108(3)
5 Revision of Eva's Writing
111(2)
6 Summary of Key Points
113(1)
7 References
113(1)
8 Your Notes
114(1)
7 Writing about Data
115(13)
1 Intro Story: Eva Hibbert
115(1)
2 At the Writing Centre
116(1)
3 What You Need to Know
117(6)
Presenting Data Concisely
118(1)
Presenting Qualitative Data
119(2)
Presenting Quantitative Data
121(1)
The Language of Data Presentation
121(2)
4 Reader's Practice
123(1)
5 Revision of Eva's Writing
124(3)
6 Summary of Key Points
127(1)
7 References
127(1)
8 Your Notes
127(1)
8 Writing Collaboratively
128(25)
1 Intro Story: Devon Stratford
128(1)
2 At the Writing Centre
129(10)
3 What You Need to Know
139(8)
The Group Writing Process
140(2)
Providing Feedback
142(2)
Receiving Feedback
144(1)
Common Frustrations and Pitfalls
144(3)
4 Reader's Practice
147(2)
5 Revision of Devon and his Peers' Writing
149(3)
6 Summary of Key Points
152(1)
7 References
152(1)
8 Your Notes
152(1)
Appendix A Bellissima's Final Paper 153(9)
Appendix B Justin's Paragraph and Text Annotated 162(3)
Appendix C Literature Review Sample Text 165(10)
Appendix D Scholarship Proposal Sample 175(10)
Appendix E Devon's Team Charter 185(6)
Appendix F Devon's Group Report 191(15)
Index 206

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