Book Reviews 2022
February 2022
Writing Essays in English Language and Linguistics: Principles, Tips and Strategies for Undergraduates
Neil Murray
Are you just starting your bachelor's degree and are unsure how to write a term paper? Or are you interested in brushing up on your knowledge about essay writing? Then ‘Writing Essays in English Language and Linguistics’ may be of interest to you. Whether you read it from front to back as a step-by-step guide while more
April 2022
Science Research Writing – For Non-Native Speakers of English
Hilary Glasman-Deal
Do you need an introduction or refreshment in writing science research publications, papers, and articles in English? For that purpose, I would like to introduce you to this user-friendly guide by Hilary Glasman-Deal. This book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and help with writing a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis in English. It is a fast, do-it-yourself guide as more
June 2022
Mind Your Writing –
How to be a Professional Academic Writer
Christian Wymann
This book is not a typical writing guide but differs in that the author addresses the readers personally with ten fundamental questions about writing. Various questions are asked about academic writing and the personal writing process that every writer should be able to answer and reflect on. For instance, one chapter deals with the question of what blocks someone from writing. The author’s aim is for writers to become more
July 2022
Writing at University: A Guide for Students (third edition)
Phyllis Creme and Mary R. Lea
Are you a non-native speaker of English and/or an international student? Do you have writing assignments for your bachelor’s or master’s program that you need to submit soon? If so, then the book Writing at University: A Guide for Students (2008) by Phyllis Crème and Mary R. Lea can be a constant companion, guide, and a trusted friend during your writing journey. This book is based on more
October 2022
Dictionary of academic usage: words, phrases and model texts for writers and speakers (English and German)
Dirk Siepmann
Anyone who writes academic texts is challenged to present interesting content in a certain linguistic form – in the so-called academic language or style. These are linguistic conventions in academic texts. Despite the diversity of topics in such texts from a wide variety of disciplines more
November 2022
Succeeding with your University Essay: A Step-By-Step Handbook (first edition)
John Biggam
Just as you settle into the new semester at your university, you realize that the end of the lecture period is rapidly approaching, and the essay-writing assignments would be soon due in a few weeks. Though you know the content that you want to write about more
