Writing up your University Assignments and Research Projects

Neil Murray is Senior Lecturer and Programme Director at the School of International Studies, the University of South Australia. He has taught academic English and applied linguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate level for twenty-five years and has published in both areas. Geraldine Hughes is Lecturer in Academic English and Study Skills at King's College London, where she was formerly Director of the international foundation programme for over a decade. She has also taught academic English and communication skills at undergraduate and postgraduate level for thirty years.

• AcknowledgementsForewordA guide to the book’s icons: What do they mean?PART 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ACADEMIC WRITINGIntroductionWhat are the key functions in academic writing?How should I structure my writing?What do I need to know about writing style?Approaching your writing project: Tips and strategiesPART 2: PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR RESEARCH PROJECTUnderstanding the research and writing processWhat are the different components of a research project?…And when it’s all over: Publishing and presenting yourresearchPART 3: TOOLKITPunctuation basics: A brief guide to the correct use of punctuationGlossary of key termsThe academic word listAppendixIndex