Academic Writing for International Students of Business and Economics

The new fourth edition of this popular book has been written to help international students of Business and Economics succeed in writing essays, reports and other tasks for their English-language academic courses. This new edition has been completely revised, updated and restructured to make it even easier to use, both in the classroom with a teacher and also for self-study and reference. The book consists of three parts, comprising a total of 28 units: - The Writing Process and Writing Skills - Elements of Writing - Writing Models The first part explains and practises every stage of writing an academic paper, from choosing the best sources, reading and note-making, through to referencing and proofreading. These stages are supported by relevant explanations of critical writing skills, so that, for instance, finding synonyms is linked to paraphrasing and summarising. The second part explains key issues such as using numbers and punctuation, organised alphabetically. The third part provides models for common student writing tasks such as case studies and reports. All units are fully cross-referenced and can be used with a teacher or for self-study or reference. Two progress checks allow students to self-assess their learning, and a complete set of answers to the practice exercises is provided. Additional features of the book include: - Use of authentic texts from Business and Economics sources - Fully updated, with sections on using AI and exploring electronic sources - Access to free interactive website, which includes a full set of teaching notes as well as more challenging exercises, revision material and links to other sources - Useful at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels - Includes index and glossary All international students of Business and Economics wanting to maximise their academic potential will find this easy-to-use book an invaluable guide to writing in English for their degree courses and beyond, in their future careers.

Stephen Bailey has taught English for Academic Purposes to international students in the UK at the University of Nottingham and Derby University. Previously he taught English to students in Barcelona, Tokyo, Johor Bahru and Prague. His other books include Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, Academic Writing for University Students and The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students, all published by Routledge.

Acknowledgements Why Writing is important for Students of Business and Economics Introduction for Students Introduction for Teachers and Lecturers British English vs. American English in Writing - a short guide Understanding Abbreviations Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools at University Academic Writing Quiz Writing Process Diagram Part 1 The Writing Process and Writing Skills 1.1 Writing Basics : Generalisations 1.2 From Understanding Titles to Planning: Prefixes and Suffixes 1.3 Reading: Finding Suitable Sources: Showing Cause and Effect 1.4 Reading: Developing Critical Approaches : Argument and Discussion Essays 1.5 Finding Key Points and Note-making: Problem-Solution Essays 1.6 Summarising and Paraphrasing: Finding Synonyms 1.7 References and Quotations: Using Verbs of Reference 1.8 Avoiding Plagiarism: Approaches to Vocabulary 1.9 Contrasting Sources: Using Conjunctions 1.10 Organising Paragraphs: Providing Cohesion 1.11 Introductions and Conclusions: Giving Definitions 1.12 Editing and Proofreading: Academic Style Progress Check 1 Part 2 Elements of Writing 2.1 Comparisons 2.2 Definite Articles 2.3 Examples 2.4 Nouns and Adjectives 2.5 Numbers 2.6 Passives 2.7 Prepositions 2.8 Punctuation 2.9 Singular or Plural? 2.10 Time Markers 2.11 Verbs and Adverbs 2.12 Visual Information Progress Check 2 Part 3 Writing Models 3.1 Case Studies 3.2 Literature Reviews 3.3 Reflective Writing 3.4 Reports and Executive Summaries 3.5 Writing in Groups Answers References Glossary Index