Nesi, Hilary,

Genres across the disciplines : student writing in higher education / Student writing in higher education Hilary Nesi and Sheena Gardner. - xiii, 293 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - The Cambridge applied linguistics series . - Cambridge applied linguistics series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Investigating student writing with the BAWE corpus -- Families of genres of assessed writing -- Demonstrating knowledge and understanding -- Developing powers of informed and independent reasoning -- Developing research skills -- Preparing for professional practice -- Writing for oneself and others -- Networks across genres and disciplines.

"Genres across the Disciplines is essential reading for those involved in syllabus and materials design for the development of writing in higher education, as well as for those investigating EAP. The book explores creativity and the use of metaphor as students work towards becoming experts in the genres of their discipline."--Publisher's website.

0521149592 9780521149594 0521767466 9780521767460

2011039520


English language--Rhetoric--Study and teaching (Higher)
Report writing--Study and teaching (Higher)

PE1404 / .N47 2012

808.0420711