Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language

<p>Fully updated and packed with new material the second edition of <i>Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language </i>is the ideal guide for non-native speaker students and their supervisors working on writing a thesis or dissertation in English. </p><p>Considering the purposes of thesis and dissertation of writing alongside writer/reader relationships this book uses accessible language and practical examples to discuss issues that are crucial to successful thesis and dissertation writing. This edition offers:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Insights into the experience of being a doctoral writer issues of writer identity and writing with authority</li> <p> </p> <li>Typical language and discourse features of theses and dissertations</li> <p> </p> <li>Advice on the structure and organisation of key sections</li> <p> </p> <li>Suggestions for online resources which support writing</li> <p> </p> <li>Extracts from completed theses and dissertations</li> <p> </p> <li>Guidance on understanding examiner expectations</li> <p> </p> <li>Advice on publishing from a PhD</li> </ul><p>Suitable for students from all disciplines <i>Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language</i> is essential reading for non-native speaker students looking to complete a thesis or dissertation in English.</p>