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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... improve your writing ? 6 Some key skills 7 2 Four reasons for writing Writing helps you to remember 11 Making good notes 11 Writing helps you to observe 15 Making notes in practical work 16 Writing helps you to think 17 Capturing your ...
... improve your writing ? 6 Some key skills 7 2 Four reasons for writing Writing helps you to remember 11 Making good notes 11 Writing helps you to observe 15 Making notes in practical work 16 Writing helps you to think 17 Capturing your ...
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... Improve your writing 45 Always work to a topic outline as you write 46 Learn from successful writers 46 Discuss your written work with other students 47 Benefit from your assessor's criticisms 49 Prepare every composition in four stages ...
... Improve your writing 45 Always work to a topic outline as you write 46 Learn from successful writers 46 Discuss your written work with other students 47 Benefit from your assessor's criticisms 49 Prepare every composition in four stages ...
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... Improve your writing 107 Write for your readers 107 Make your writing interesting 108 Write good English 108 Read good English 109 9 Finding and using information Think before you read 114 What to read 115 Make good use of local ...
... Improve your writing 107 Write for your readers 107 Make your writing interesting 108 Write good English 108 Read good English 109 9 Finding and using information Think before you read 114 What to read 115 Make good use of local ...
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... Improve your writing 165 Work on your first draft 165 Check your composition 166 12 Writing letters and applications Writing a good letter 168 Communicating by electronic mail 176 Improve your writing 178 Applying for employment 178 13 ...
... Improve your writing 165 Work on your first draft 165 Check your composition 166 12 Writing letters and applications Writing a good letter 168 Communicating by electronic mail 176 Improve your writing 178 Applying for employment 178 13 ...
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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