Now fully updated, this guide to research work continues to be indispensable for students at school, college or university.
In
this new edition, Ralph Berry sets out in clear and concise terms the
student's main tasks in the order in which they will be encountered,
covering:
* choosing a topic
* using the library
* taking notes
* shaping and composing the project
* writing cross-references and bibliography
An important new chapter focuses on conducting research via the Internet, and how the www is changing research methods in virtually all disciplines.
Third edition of popular textbook for writing, English, and
language-arts methods courses provides a comprehensive survey of
theories, research and methods associated with teaching composition
successfully. Includes examples and pedagogical aids.
Review:
Very Interesting!
This is a very well-written book for teachers. The author seems to
know something about every subject that might be related to
composition--the bibliography alone should be required reading for all
prospective teachers; it's nearly 30 pages. I recommend this book very
highly.
Review:
A "must read" for teachers
This is the most comprehensive book I've ever seen on composition
and teaching. I mean, it has everything--psychology and writing,
linguistics and writing, reading and writing. Also, the book goes way
beyond theory and research to explain in clear language how an ordinary
teacher like me can actually apply theory and research in the
classroom. This is a really fine book, and I recommend it to everyone.
This book has been written for students who are planning to take the First Certificate in English (the FCE) and who want to develop their vocabulary for the exam.
The various exercises throughout the book focus on the vocabulary that FCE students would expect to use in the Speaking, Writing and Use of English papers, or that they might come across in the Reading or Listening papers.
Outlines an easy to use and easy to remember three-step system for crafting letters, proposals, E-mails, reports, and memos that are powerful and persuasive and guaranteed to produce results.
Everyday we write countless memos, letters, and reports without a second thought. Likewise, we give presentations, both formal and informal. Often this writing and speaking gets criticized for being jargon-ridden, obscure, or long-winded--in short, for not being in "plain English."
But what is plain English, and how do we go about writing and speaking it? In Plain English at Work, Edward Bailey gives the answer, with down-to-earth tips and practical advice. Bailey, an expert in business communication, gives us a simple model for writing:
Style: write more the way you talk.
Organization: make your point easy to find.
Layout: use headings, lists, and other white space so readers can see the structure of your writing.
This book has been written for students who are planning to take the First Certificate in English (the FCE) and who want to develop their vocabulary for the exam.
