Writing for university

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Cover Contents Introduction 1 Writing myths and realities Part 1 Understand your context 2 What academic writing looks like 3 Understanding your context and purpose Summary Part 2 Write critically 4 Critical and non-critical writing 5 Things to avoid Summary Part 3 Use your sources correctly and effectively 6 Using their words: quotation 7 Using your words: paraphrase and summary 8 Using verbs to show you understand your sources 9 Referencing styles and techniques 10 Avoiding accidental plagiarism Summary Part 4 Let your own voice shine through 11 Creating an original argument 12 Making your own voice clear 13 Using verbs to show your own position 14 Using ‘I’ and ‘we’ 15 Expressing levels of certainty and caution Summary Part 5 Write for your reader 16 Creating a clear assignment structure 17 Structuring paragraphs 18 Developing a clear writing style 19 Using words precisely Summary Part 6 Redraft and polish your work 20 Drafting and redrafting 21 Proofreading and polishing Summary End comments References Useful sources Index