Writing essays, reports, presentations, papers or dissertations makes up a substantial element of most undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree courses. Anything that makes the process easier and more effective can make a big difference to your success as a student. Taking the reader through the writing process, from understanding the task, through researching, reading and planning, to drafting and composing, reviewing and finalising their copy, the book contains many self-study exercises that will help to develop confidence, technique and clarity of purpose as a writer, whether a first year social science student or a final year scientist or engineer. The book adopts an empowering approach - encouraging the student to find out what they need to know in order to be a successful writer in their discipline. Much more than a set of hints and tips, this book provides an all-encompassing approach to becoming a confident academic writer. New for this edition: - a new section on managing your physical and mental state -advice on a wider range of assignment types, including recorded presentations, such as vlogs, and blogs -introduction to a wider range of strategies that students can employ while composing their work, including material to help students maintain their focus and concentration

Taking students step-by-step through the writing process, this concise and practical guide covers all the core aspects of academic writing, from understanding the task and researching the topic through to composing a draft, editing copy and responding to feedback.

About the Author
Trevor Day is a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund at the University of Bath, where he is Academic Writing Co-ordinator. Originally a marine biologist, Trevor Day's career has included being a science lecturer, an educational consultant and a university tutor. Trevor holds a PhD in Education.


Book Information
ISBN 9781350352858
Author Trevor Day
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC