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Mature Student''s Guide to Writing

English · Paperback / Softback

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Through its use of conversational and supportive tones, this popular guide puts readers at ease, assisting the transition to academic study. With clear explanations, summaries and exercises, it is an invaluable companion for the mature student. This third edition has much new content including a new chapter on writing a dissertation proposal.>

List of contents










Acknowledgements
Who is This Book For?
How to Use This Book
If You Think You May Be Dyslexic...
PART I: THE BIG PICTURE
Taking Notes
Writing an Essay
Quoting and Referencing
PART II: WRITING FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES
Style
Summaries
Letters and Emails
Creative Writing
Reports
Articles
Oral Presentations
Exam Essays
The Proposal For Your Undergraduate Dissertation
PART III: THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF GOOD WRITING
Verbs and Other Parts of Speech
Writing Clear Sentences
Punctuation
Getting Conversation on Paper
PART IV: MOVING ON
Your CV
Letters and Statements for Job Applications
Appendix 1: Spelling Strategies
Appendix 2: Common Confusions
Answers
Bibliography
Index.


About the author










JEAN ROSE is an Associate Lecturer with The Open University, UK.

Product details

Authors Jean Rose
Publisher Bloomsbury Academic
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 27.07.2012
 
EAN 9780230297876
ISBN 978-0-230-29787-6
No. of pages 344
Dimensions 138 mm x 216 mm x 18 mm
Series Palgrave Study Skills
Macmillan Study Skills
Palgrave Study Skills
Macmillan Study Skills
Subjects Education and learning
Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career

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