Writing for academic success

Author(s)

• Craswell, Gail
• Poore, Megan

Bibliographic Information

Writing for academic success

Gail Craswell & Megan Poore

（Sage study skills）

SAGE, c2012

2nd ed

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-237) and index

Previous ed.: published as by Gail Craswell. 2005

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Writing for Academic Success is a vital practical guide for any ambitious student. If you seek to manage your writing effectively, reduce stress, and improve your confidence and efficiency, this book is for you. The authors show you how to acquire communicative rigor in research essays, reports, book and article reviews, exam papers, research proposals, and literature reviews, through to thesis writing, posters and papers for presentation and publication. This second edition has been fully revised to reflect the online learning explosion. The authors provide insightful new material about how to work productively in different online contexts such as with blogs and wikis, setting up an e-portfolio, and raising an online profile. They also set out a focused guide to issues unique to digital communication, and working with and across different media and technologies. The book includes advice on common writing concerns, cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary practices, a list of helpful words and phrases, and subject-specific examples of writing ranging from economics to philosophy to medicine. Writing for Academic Success is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate students both in taught courses and conducting research. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

Table of Contents

Managing Your Writing Environment Fundamentals of Solid Preparation Essentials of Academic Writing Principles of Sound Structure Research Essays Reports, Book or Article Reviews and Online Writing Coursework Exams The Literature Review Reports and Research Proposals Thesis Writing Presentations Publishing and Raising Your Profile Appendix 1: Words and Phrases for Developing Discussions

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB08037286
• ISBN:
  • 9780857029287
• LCCN: 2011923532
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Los Angeles
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 248 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 808.066
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Academic writing
  • LCSH : Report writing
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA60272920