Students Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and ExaminationsThe second edition of this established text contains everything students need to know about written communication. Includes advice on writing essays, letters, preparing a dissertation and on how to find out information for a project or essay |
Contents
Four reasons for writing | 9 |
Writing helps you to think | 15 |
How students should write | 20 |
Answering questions in coursework | 27 |
Write your answer | 35 |
Improve your writing | 42 |
Using words 22683 | 51 |
Improve your writing | 59 |
Answering questions in examinations | 115 |
Writing a dissertation extended essay term paper | 126 |
Search the literature | 134 |
letters and applications | 143 |
Speaking for yourself | 155 |
Visual aids | 162 |
Punctuation | 172 |
Spelling | 179 |
Other editions - View all
Scientists must write: a guide to better writing for scientists, engineers ... Robert Barrass No preview available - 1978 |
Students Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing in Course Work and Examinations Robert Barrass No preview available - 1982 |
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