Academic Writing and Dyslexia - A Visual Guide to Writing At University

Fully revised and expanded, this book presents a unique visual approach to academic writing and composition tailored to the needs of students with dyslexia in Higher Education.

List of contents

Forward

1. Understanding Dyslexia and 'Stepping up' from School / College to University


2. Reading to Write


3. Critical Reading and Thinking for Critical Writing


4. Getting Ready to Write: 'Decoding' the Assignment, Overcoming Writer's Block and Structuring your Essay


5. Visualising Effective Paragraphs: Presenting your Point and Supporting Evidence


6. Presenting your Argument: Writing and Structuring Clear, Effective Sentences


7. Academic Writing Style: Clarity and Precision


8. Proofreading and Editing

Quick reference guide
Index

About the author

Adrian J. Wallbank is a Lecturer in Educational Development at Oxford Brookes University, UK, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Summary

Fully revised and expanded, this book presents a unique visual approach to academic writing and composition tailored to the needs of students with dyslexia in Higher Education.

Product details

• Authors: Adrian J. Wallbank, Wallbank Adrian J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781032040073
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3204007-3
• No. of pages: 190
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Special education; EDUCATION / General, Study & learning skills: general, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Adult education, continuous learning, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Study and learning skills: general, Teaching of dyslexic students