Decide if the following ideas about time management are true or false:

(a) Essay deadlines are often several months after the course starts. (T/F)
(b) The best way to plan an assignment is to use some kind of wall chart. (T/F)
(c) Reading and note-making often take longer than writing. (T/F)
(d) The best time to study is after midnight. (T/F)
(e) It s a good idea to make time every day to relax with friends. (T/F)
Part 1 The writing process
This follows the process of writing from the reading stage through to proof-read
ing.
Part 2 Elements of writing
The key writing skills, organised alphabetically from argument to working in gro
ups.
Part 3 Accuracy in writing
This section revises and practises areas of grammar and vocabulary, again arrang
ed
alphabetically, from abbreviations to verb tenses.
Part 4 Writing models
Gives examples of letters and emails, CVs, reports, case studies and longer essa
ys.
In fact, all of these are true except for (d): it s better to study during the
day and then get a good night s sleep. The key point is to schedule the
work for each task week by week, so that you allocate time for drafting,
re-writing and proof-reading. By doing this you will avoid the last-minute
panic that leads to poor marks and having to re-take courses.
Using the book
The book can be used either with a teacher or for self-study and reference.
Each unit contains practice exercises that can be checked using the answer
key on the website. For ease of use it is divided into the following sections:
To help you get the most out of this course, note the following points:
Instructions are printed in a display type, for example:
 List your ideas below
Links to relevant units are shown like this:
 See Unit 4.5 Writing longer essays
These links help you to find extra information, but do not have to be
read in order to complete the exercises.
Extra practice in some areas is provided on the Academic Writing
website (http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/bailey). This is shown
by:
@ Referencing>
Answers are provided for most exercises on the website. If no definite
answer can be given, an example answer is usually offered.
The index can be used to locate specific information. The glossary
explains academic terms that you may not be familiar with.
WARNING!
Every semester many students lose vital written work because of
lost or broken laptops. Make a habit of backing up your files onto
a memory stick at least once a day.
Thousands of students have already found that Academic Writing helps
them to write more clearly and effectively. This new edition has been
developed using their feedback and ideas, and I would be very glad to
receive comments and suggestions on any aspect of the book to help
develop further editions.
Stephen Bailey
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xvii Introduction for students
 How much do you know about academic writing?
Find out by doing this fun quiz.
1 The main difference between academic writing and normal
writing is that academic writing:
(a) uses longer words
(b) tries to be precise and unbiased
(c) is harder to understand
2 The difference between a project and an essay is:
(a) essays are longer
(b) projects are longer
(c) students choose projects topics
3 Teachers complain most about students:
(a) not answering the question given
(b) not writing enough
(c) not referencing properly
4 The best time