COMP1205: Focus on language

Notes based on discussions with students for whom English is not their first language. Relevant generally and specifically in preparation of the group presenatations

Academic writing and publishing

Copy of widely available guide to academic writing Hartley, J., 2008. Academic writing and publishing: A practical handbook, Routledge.3. the Manchester Phrase bank (linked here too) gives example phrases for writing Also Chapter on writing introductions from book aimed at students for whom English is not their first language