Osmonds Academic Writing and Grammar for Students is a clear and practical learning resource for all in higher education who are keen to develop their writing skills. With well-defined learning outcomes supported by accessible content and sound examples, it offers a lively, engaging guide to enhancing the quality and clarity of students writing. Now in its second edition, Osmonds book offers a usefully expanded chapter on critical thinking, plus updated suggestions for further reading.
(Praise for previous editions) -- Dr Kate Daniels There are lots of books on correct usage of English, but where this book distinguishes itself from the rest is its focus on academic writing. As well as perhaps obvious (to teachers) advice to avoid emotive language in essays, the book contains information on sentence structure and other aspects of grammar. What is especially good is that the examples are all taken from academic writing in different subject areas. In addition, the book is easy to read because it has a simple two-colour format with clear headings.
(Praise for previous editions) -- Terry Freedman "Practical, accessible, and comprehensive (...) a step-by-step guide to meeting academic requirements. (...) GenAI can provide quick and convenient solutions, but developing good, critical, and authentic writing skills is a process and takes time. Learning more about the academic conventions which guide it in the context of student learning can allow students (and academics) to write with authority and intent. Reading a piece of good writing can also be enjoyable. This is a point Osmond demonstrates, rather than makes." -- Constantine Manolchev * Issue 31, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education (https://journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1360/890) *
