Students Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and ExaminationsThe third edition of this well-respected guide will help students of all subjects to write more clearly and more effectively, with valuable advice on how to:
Written by an esteemed author with many years of experience of helping students improve key writing skills, this text also includes straightforward guidance on word choice and the new challenges and opportunities afforded by the use of computers. Exercises are also provided for students to put the theories into practice, either individually or in group work. |
Contents
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| 11 | |
3 How students should write | 21 |
4 Answering questions in coursework | 31 |
5 Thoughts into words | 51 |
6 Using words | 69 |
7 Using numbers tables and illustrations | 85 |
8 Helping your readers | 101 |
10 Answering questions in tests and examinations | 135 |
11 Writing a dissertation long essay term paper project report or thesis | 152 |
12 Writing letters and applications | 168 |
13 Your computer as an aid to writing | 182 |
14 What is the point? | 193 |
15 Spelling check | 203 |
References | 209 |
Index | 212 |
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Students Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and Examinations Robert Barrass No preview available - 2005 |
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