Good Grammar for Students
- Howard Jackson - University of Central England in Birmingham, UK
Study Skills
- the basics of English grammar - how sentences are structured;
- help with spelling and punctuation;
- tips on avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls;
- advice on how students can improve their writing in essays, reports and projects.
The book is packed with examples to illustrate points and highlight good and bad practice, and contains handy tips and student exercises.
An indispensable companion for undergraduate students on any Social Science, Humanities or Arts degree course, Good Grammar for Students is also an ideal text for Study Skills modules at first year undergraduate level across the social sciences.
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A good essential read for students to help them draft and proof read work.
Practical and easy quick reference guide. Terms are clearly explained often with examples. Although the basics of grammar this guide would be suitable for all advanced levels of study as a reference and to the point grammar guide for any student. The exercises are great for checking what you have just learnt and could also be used as a class task especially if a group is having a similar grammar problem.
I have put this in the 'essential' category as the numbers of students who would benefit from it is steadily increasing it seems. A very helpful little book!
Covers all areas and easy to understand. User friendly layout and suitable for students of all levels.
The students who need to read this (or the ones that I think that need to read it!) are unlikely to engage with the format.
An essential book to accompany all courses. Easy for the student to understand. It is structured to cover all adult students.
This book is not just suitable for students whose first language is not English, but also for native speakers. It is well structured and user-friendly for university students at all levels.
A good depth of knowledge regarding grammatical issues for students - relevant at all levels.
The book will provide a valuable resource for those few students who need to improve their writing skills.
