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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... writing Effective writing as the basis for success 1 Could you 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 ...
... writing Effective writing as the basis for success 1 Could you 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 ...
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... 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 50 5 ...
... 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 50 5 ...
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A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and Examinations Robert Barrass. Improve your writing 79 Be clear and concise 79 ... written work 85 Using International System units 86 Use tables and illustrations to help you explain 88 Tables 88 ...
A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and Examinations Robert Barrass. Improve your writing 79 Be clear and concise 79 ... written work 85 Using International System units 86 Use tables and illustrations to help you explain 88 Tables 88 ...
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A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and Examinations Robert Barrass. Improve your writing 131 Use your notes 131 Cite sources of information 132 List your sources of information 134 10 Answering questions in tests and examinations ...
A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and Examinations Robert Barrass. Improve your writing 131 Use your notes 131 Cite sources of information 132 List your sources of information 134 10 Answering questions in tests and examinations ...
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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