Academic and Research Writing Essential Skills and Styles

Writing good English is important in many contexts of our lives. Mastering writing skills can make us excel in both academic and professional levels. Students with good writing skills have an edge over others as they can effectively convey what they have learnt. English is used for a variety of purposes, namely writing books, research papers, dissertations, term-papers, book reviews, press statements, company reports, essays, letters and other writings of professional and non-professional nature. Moreover, the use of English as a business language is widespread in India. This book is meant for a cross-section of learners and users of English language, viz. students, teachers, authors, reviewers, journalists, business executives and others interested in acquiring and improving English language skills. The book provides step-by-step guidance and explains all the concepts and rules of the language in simple and easily comprehensible terms. Besides simplified explanations and helpful illustrations, the book provides information which every user of English language needs to convey his/her ideas and views in grammatically correct sentences. If you think of English language as a toolbox for life, then this book contains many useful tools for your learning. Whether you are writing a business e-mail or a research paper, the present work will assist you in becoming a better writer in English. In short, this book is a rich resource for anyone who needs to communicate in English effectively.