Written specifically for researchers of all disciplines whose first
language is not English, this guide presents easy-to-follow rules and
tips, along with authentic examples taken from real emails, referees'
reports and cover letters, will show you how to:
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write effective emails (subject lines, structure, requests, level of
formality)
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review other people's manuscripts
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reply effectively and constructively to referees' reports
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correspond with editors
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write letters regarding summer schools, internships, and PhD and
postdoc programs
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write reference letters
This new edition contains over 40% new material, including stimulating
factoids and discussion points both for self-study and in-class use, as
well as suggestions for drafting proposals for research projects and
writing research statements.
EAP teachers will find this book to be a great source of tips for
training students, and for providing both instructive and entertaining
lessons.
Other books in the series cover: writing research papers; presentations
at international conferences; English grammar, usage and style; and
interacting on campus; plus exercise books and a teacher's guide to the
whole series.
Please visit http: //www.springer.com/series/13913 for a full list of
titles in the series.Adrian Wallwork is the author of more than 30 ELT
and EAP textbooks. He has trained several thousand PhD students and
academics from 35 countries to write research papers, prepare
presentations, and communicate with editors, referees and fellow
researchers.
