'This book will be of major reference value to all those with research interests in Hispanic linguistics.' - British Bulletin of Publications

• Part 1: The Writing Process 1.1 Background to Writing 1.2 Critical Reading 1.3 Avoiding Plagiarism 1.4 From Understanding Titles to Planning 1.5 Finding Key Points and Note-Making 1.6 Paraphrasing 1.7 Summarising 1.8 References and Quotations 1.9 Combining Sources 1.10 Organising Paragraphs 1.11 Introductions and Conclusions 1.12 Re-writing and Proof-reading Part 2: Elements of Writing 2.1 Argument and Discussion 2.2 Cause and Effect 2.3 Cohesion 2.4 Comparisons 2.5 Definitions 2.6 Examples 2.7 Generalisations 2.8 Numbers 2.9 Problems and Solutions 2.10 Style 2.11 Visual Information 2.12 Working in Groups Part 3: Accuracy in Writing 3.1 Abbreviations 3.2 Academic Vocabulary 3.3 Articles 3.4 Caution 3.5 Linkers 3.6 Nouns and Adjectives 3.7 Prefixes and Suffixes 3.8 Prepositions 3.9 Punctuation 3.10 Singular or Plural 3.11 Synonyms 3.12 Time Words 3.13 Verbs - Passives 3.14 Verbs - Reference 3.15 Verbs - Tenses Part 4: Writing Models 4.1 Formal Letters and Emails 4.2 Writing CVs 4.3 Designing and Reporting Surveys 4.4 Taking Ideas from Sources 4.5 Writing Longer Essays