ISBN:
9781441994011
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource
Edition:
Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Science and Law
DDC:
428.24
Keywords:
Education
;
Language and languages
;
Humanities
;
Englisch
;
Wissenschaftliches Manuskript
Abstract:
English for Academic Correspondence and Socializing is the first ever book of its kind specifically written for researchers of all disciplines whose first language is not English. With easy-to-follow rules and tips, and with authentic examples taken from real emails, referee's reports and cover letters, you will learn how to: - use strategies for understanding native speakers of English - significantly improve your listening skills - organize one-to-one meetings - feel confident at social events - manage and participate in a successful conversation - write effective emails - review other people's manuscripts - formally and informally - reply effectively and constructively to referees' reports - write cover letters to editors - use the telephone and Skype - participate in (video) conference calls - exploit standard English phrases Other books in the series: English for Presentations at International Conferences English for Writing Research Papers English for Research: Usage, Style, and Grammar English for Academic Research: Grammar Exercises English for Academic Research: Vocabulary Exercises English for Academic Research: Writing Exercises
Description / Table of Contents:
Preface; Who is this book for?; What are the three most important things I will learn from this book?; What else will I learn?; I am a trainer in EAP and EFL. Should I read this book?; How is this book organized?; Are the emails and other examples in this book genuine? Are they in correct English?; Glossary; A note on he, she, and their; Other books in this series; Contents; Part I Email; 1 Subject Lines; 1.1 Write the subject line imagining that you are the recipient; 1.2 Combine your subject line with the preview pane; 1.3 Use the subject line to give your complete message
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1.4 Consider using a two-part subject line1.5 Be specific, never vague; 1.6 Include pertinent details for the recipient; 1.7 Examples of subject lines; 2 Beginnings and Endings; 2.1 Spell the recipient's name correctly; 2.2 Use an appropriate initial salutation and be careful with titles; 2.3 Avoid problems when it is not clear if the recipient is male or female, or which is their surname; 2.4 Be as specific as possible when addressing an email to someone whose name you do not know; 2.5 Remind the recipient who you are when previous contact has only been brief
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2.6 Use standard phrases rather than translations from your own language2.7 Begin with a greeting + recipient's name; 2.8 If there has been no previous contact, give reason for your email immediately; 2.9 Indicate to multiple recipients who actually needs to read the mail; 2.10 Make it clear who should read your email and what it is you are requesting; 2.11 Avoid templates for beginnings and endings; 2.12 If in doubt how to end your email, use Best regards; 2.13 Don't use a sequence of standard phrases in your final salutation
Description / Table of Contents:
2.14 Ensure your signature contains everything that your recipient may need to know2.15 Avoid PSs and anything under your signature; 3 Structuring the Content of an Email; 3.1 Plan your email and be sensitive to the recipient's point of view; 3.2 Organize the information in your email in the most logical order and only include what is necessary; 3.3 Minimize mistakes in your English by writing short and simple emails; 3.4 Be concise and precise; 3.5 Use short sentences and choose the best grammatical subject; 3.6 Use the correct word order; 3.7 Bear in mind that long emails will be scrolled
Description / Table of Contents:
3.8 Use link words in long emails to show connections and to draw attention to important points3.9 Avoid ambiguity; 3.10 When using pronouns ensure that it is 100% clear to the recipient what noun the pronoun refers to; 3.11 Ensure that recipients in different time zones will interpret dates and times correctly; 3.12 Be aware of the importance of an email---not just for you or your recipient, but also for a third party; 3.13 Check your spelling and grammar; 3.14 Don't rely 100% on your spell checker; 3.15 If the mail is very important, have it checked by an expert; 4 Requests and Replies
Description / Table of Contents:
4.1 Decide whether it might be better just to make one request rather than several
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4419-9401-1
URL:
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