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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... 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 thoughts 17 Writing helps you to communicate 18 Improve your writing 19 Listen and note 19 ...
... 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 thoughts 17 Writing helps you to communicate 18 Improve your writing 19 Listen and note 19 ...
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... remember 204 193 203 Improve your writing 207 Read good prose 207 Spelling test 207 Take an interest in etymology : the study of the origins of words 208 Keep a good dictionary on your bookshelf 208 References Dictionaries 209 Further ...
... remember 204 193 203 Improve your writing 207 Read good prose 207 Spelling test 207 Take an interest in etymology : the study of the origins of words 208 Keep a good dictionary on your bookshelf 208 References Dictionaries 209 Further ...
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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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