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Compact Oxford Thesaurus for University and College Students
First Edition
Edited by Sara Hawker and Maurice Waite
976 pages
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210x135mm
978-0-19-921629-1
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Paperback
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16 August 2007
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- A brand-new thesaurus published specifically for undergraduate and college students, and market-tested with students, lecturers, and tutors
- Comprehensive coverage of current English, suitable for day-to-day study, based on the authority of the Oxford English Corpus
- A clear and simple style, with synonyms arranged in order of usefulness and closeness in meaning to the entry word
- A specially written centre section, specifically tailored to meet the needs of today's students with practical advice on how to use a thesaurus, and how to write for assignments at college, university, and beyond
- Notes throughout the text highlight commonly confused pairs of words, e.g. affect/effect, imply/infer, so that students can be confident they are choosing the correct word
- Clear and accessible layout with attractive colour design in a compact, portable format
- Online resources available via dedicated weblinks, with additional information, tips, and test-yourself exercises, plus good writing examples
The Compact Oxford Thesaurus for Students is a brand-new title specifically designed to meet the needs of today's students. It is perfect for student reference and everyday study needs. The thesaurus text is accessible and easy to use, with the most useful and common synonyms placed first.
Throughout the thesaurus text there are notes giving advice on commonly confused words such as imply/infer, and affect/effect.
The thesaurus has been market-tested with both teachers and students. Of particular relevance is the centre
supplement, which gives lots of practical information - to help students use a thesaurus and write more effectively.
As well as the printed book, there is an Online Resource Centre, accessed via weblinks given in the book, which gives additional information.
This portable and affordable thesaurus is an essential reference tool for all college and university students who need practical advice about language, and those who want to write effectively and with confidence.Readership: For college and undergraduate students of all subjects who need an up-to-date thesaurus for day-to-day reference.
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