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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451535003321

Autore

Jackson Howard <1945->

Titolo

Good grammar for students [[electronic resource] /] / Howard Jackson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : SAGE, 2005

ISBN

9781412902037

9786611362157

1-281-36215-8

1-84860-084-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (165 p.)

Collana

SAGE essential study skills

Disciplina

428.2

Soggetti

English language - Grammar

English language - Orthography and spelling

English language - Punctuation

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [127]-136) and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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