Advanced Writing Skills

'Oh please, no!' is the reaction many teachers might have when they are asked - or told - to teach writing skills at an advanced level. And often advanced learners also look on the writing element with trepidation. Advanced Writing Skills aims to provide teachers with a thorough understanding of essential writing techniques, alongside practical examples and explanations. In doing so, it demonstrates how teaching writing can be a rewarding, engaging and illuminating experience for both teachers and learners. Throughout the book, Advanced Writing Skills illustrates the fundamental tools-of-the-trade - and many "tricks-of-the-trade" - needed to upgrade students' writing, providing workable ideas for teachers to present and practice the various techniques and stratagems analysed. Particular attention is devoted to teaching essential writing techniques such as paragraph formats, formulation of ideas, successful introductions and conclusions, text coherence and reference. At the same time, pertinent language aspects including hedging, highlighting and paraphrasing are examined in detail. And some of the "shrewder" devices, such as hooks and reverse hooks are also put under the microscope. Aimed at advanced teaching contexts, including higher education, exam preparation and advanced writing courses, the range of ideas and practical examples can help make that vital difference in preparing for both exams and wider communication. It's not just what students write about, it's very much how they write it, and this book provides the teaching resources to ensure students' writing has maximum effect.