ABSTRACT

The 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:

  • make good notes
  • find information, cite sources and list references
  • write better coursework assignments
  • achieve higher grades in tests and examinations
  • prepare a well-organised dissertation, long essay, term paper, project report or thesis
  • write effective letters and applications.

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. 

chapter 1|10 pages

Judged by your writing

chapter 2|10 pages

Four reasons for writing

chapter 3|10 pages

How students should write

chapter 5|18 pages

Thoughts into words

chapter 6|16 pages

Using words

chapter 8|13 pages

Helping your readers

chapter 9|21 pages

Finding and using information

chapter 14|10 pages

What is the point?

A quick guide to punctuation

chapter 15|6 pages

Spelling check