Writing at University, 3rd Edition

Description

Offers guidance on how to improve your skills by describing the different approaches you can take to different assignments. This title offers examples of analysing assignments, and also discusses the note-taking, mind-mapping, and various types of reading which should go into any preparation. Content: Chapter 1: You and university writing; Chapter 2: Getting started; Chapter 3: Writing for different courses; Chapter 4: Beginning with the title; Chapter 5: Reading as part of writing; Chapter 6: Organizing and shaping your writing; Chapter 7: Making an argument and persuading your reader; Chapter 8: Making good use of your sources; Chapter 9: Putting yourself into your academic writing; Chapter 10: Putting it together; Chapter 11: Completing the assignment and preparing for next time; Chapter 12: Exploring different kinds of writing; Chapter 13: Learning journals and reflective writing. Abstract: Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. Read more...