Integrating Plain English into Writing Activities in the PhD Language Programme

This book explores the intersection of writing theory, language simplification, and academic communication, with a specific focus on integrating plain English into doctoral education. Through five comprehensive chapters, the book discusses essential topics such as the principles of effective writing, the role of clarity and readability in academic texts, and the significance of plain English for enhancing scientific writing skills. Chapter 1 offers an overview of writing theory, emphasizing key concepts that impact the clarity and readability of written texts. Chapter 2 examines the importance of language simplification, particularly in scientific publishing, while Chapter 3 highlights writing challenges in target language classrooms, with a focus on writing development. In Chapter 4, the book provides the context for a groundbreaking empirical study, justifying the use of plain English in PhD language programmes. Chapter 5 presents detailed data analysis, key findings, and implications for future research, demonstrating how the teaching of plain English enhances doctoral students' writing skills, empowers them as publishable authors, and improves the overall quality of their scientific work. Given the limited research on this topic in Polish educational settings, this book is of interest to scholars and English language teachers in doctoral programmes.

Summarises essential components of a target language writing classroom at a university level Explores the reasons for teaching plain English in the context of scientific publication Presents research results on the integration of plain English into a PhD language programme

Autorentext

Monika leszyska is an assistant professor at the Foreign Language Centre of Bialystok University of Technology, Poland. She specialises in plain English for scientific communication and academic writing. She has authored three books, five journal articles, and one online course. She shares her expertise at international conferences and through Erasmus+ mobilities. Dr leszyska has received awards from university authorities and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Inhalt
CHAPTER 1:THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF WRITING.- CHAPTER 2: LANGUAGE SIMPLIFICATION IN SCIENTIFIC WRITING.- CHAPTER 3:TEACHING WRITING IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS.- CHAPTER 4:TEACHERS' DEVELOPMENT AS PROFESSIONALS.- CHAPTER 5:RESEARCH CONTEXT[R5].- CHAPTER 6:RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION.