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

• Autore: Jackson Howard <1945->
• Pubblicazione: London, : SAGE, 2005; London : , : SAGE, , 2005
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (165 p.)
• Disciplina: 428.2
• Soggetto topico: English language - Grammar; English language - Orthography and spelling; English language - Punctuation
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Good grammar for students
• ISBN: 9781412902037; 9786611362157; 1-281-36215-8; 1-84860-084-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910777496403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Sage essential study skills.