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. |
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... communicate 18 Improve your writing 19 Listen and note 19 Observe and describe 19 Think and write 19 Read good prose 20 3 How students should write Use words to convey your thoughts 21 Essential characteristics of scholarly writing 21 ...
... communicate 18 Improve your writing 19 Listen and note 19 Observe and describe 19 Think and write 19 Read good prose 20 3 How students should write Use words to convey your thoughts 21 Essential characteristics of scholarly writing 21 ...
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... Communicating by electronic mail 176 Improve your writing 178 Applying for employment 178 13 Your computer as an aid to writing Using your computer 182 Improving your keyboard skills 182 Word processing 182 Making more use of your ...
... Communicating by electronic mail 176 Improve your writing 178 Applying for employment 178 13 Your computer as an aid to writing Using your computer 182 Improving your keyboard skills 182 Word processing 182 Making more use of your ...
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Contents
Four reasons for writing | 11 |
3 | 21 |
Think about the question | 31 |
Thoughts into words | 51 |
Using words | 69 |
Using numbers tables and illustrations | 85 |
Helping your readers | 101 |
Rhythm | 105 |
Writing a dissertation long essay term paper project report | 152 |
Writing letters and applications | 168 |
Your computer as an aid to writing | 182 |
What is the point? A quick guide to punctuation | 193 |
Spelling check | 203 |
References | 209 |
11 | 211 |
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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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