Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language
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Product details
- ISBN 9781138048706
- Weight: 580g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 07 Aug 2019
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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:
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- Insights into the experience of being a doctoral writer, issues of writer identity, and writing with authority
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- Typical language and discourse features of theses and dissertations
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- Advice on the structure and organisation of key sections
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- Suggestions for online resources which support writing
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- Extracts from completed theses and dissertations
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- Guidance on understanding examiner expectations
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- 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.
Brian Paltridge is Professor of TESOL at the University of Sydney, Australia.
Sue Starfield is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales, Australia.
