The Art and Architecture of Academic Writing

This book is a bridge to confident academic writing for advanced non-native English users. It emphasizes depth over breadth through mastery of core writing competencies and strategies which apply to most academic disciplines and genres. Tailored to students in EMI programs, the content was piloted and revised during a longitudinal writing study. The innovative approach prepares students to write for the academic community through the dual lenses of Art (developing a writer’s voice through choices in language, style, and topics) and Architecture (mastering norms of academic language, genre, and organization.) The user-friendly text maximizes time for writing practice and production by avoiding lengthy readings. Part 1 builds skills and confidence in writing by focusing on assignments that do not require research. Part 2 applies newly mastered principles, skills, and strategies to research-based writing. Students learn to incorporate thesis, research, and evidence into a process for academic writing by following the AWARE framework (Arranging to write, Writing, Assessing, Revising, and Editing.) This book is a bridge to confident academic writing for students who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). By emphasizing writing as a thinking process, the textbook develops the skills writers need to work effectively with AI tools. The Art of Writing teaches students how to synthesize ideas and present them in their own voice. The Architecture of Writing teaches students to master varied essay structures as a gateway to writing in their disciplines. Writing concepts are introduced through easy-to-follow explanations and reinforced with short, frequent writing assignments and practical exercises. The chapters include guided practice in writing strategies and frequent reflections that build students’ confidence in writing English for Academic Purposes (EAP). The AWARE framework guides students to think critically through five stages of academic writing: Arranging to Write, Writing, Assessing, Revising, and Editing. AWARE teaches students to recognize and address common problems associated with AI use in writing: Arranging to Write provides a context for generating effective AI prompts; Assessing teaches strategies for critically examining traditional and AI sources; Revising helps students avoid plagiarism through practicing citation strategies and expressing ideas in their own words.

• | Author: Birna Arnbjornsdottir, Patricia Prinz
• | Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co
• | Publication Date: Sep 10, 2021
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9789027207517
• | ISBN-10: 9027207518