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A selection of newer books on academic writing
The Active Reader: Strategies for academic reading and writing by Eric Henderson
Each chapter features authentic writing examples as well as thoughtful analysis, and practical applications, and reflective questions. Fang compliments these examples with self-assessment tools for writers. Assuming no technical knowledge, this text is ideal for both non-native and native English speakers alike....
Academic Writing: A handbook for international students by Stephen Bailey