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Writing skills in nursing and healthcare : a guide to completing successful dissertations and theses

By:

Taylor, Dena Bain

Publication details: London : Sage, 2014ISBN:

1446247473

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Summary: Developing persuasive, clear, authoritative writing for academic and professional work can be a real challenge for many. This book guides the reader through the writing process for a dissertation, thesis or essay. Practical strategies and tips for each stage of the process are offered throughout, from critical reading through to preparing the final piece of work for submission. The author pays particular attention to an understanding of the English language, and how it is be best used in academic work. Key features of the book are: Real examples from postgraduate work which show the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches Glossaries of terms Case studies of published research which demonstrate good practice in writing Checklists of tasks to complete whilst working on a writing project It will be essential reading for all those writing dissertations, essays and theses at post-registration and postgraduate level in health and nursing.

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Book	CEME Library (NELFT) Shelves	L128 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	NE10320
Book	David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves	WY18.2 TAY (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	0000006505
Book	Hirson Library (St Helier) Shelves	LB 2369 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	019901
Book	Queen's Hospital Jackie Blanks Library Shelves	W 20.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	T09669
Book	Sally Howell Library (Epsom) Shelves	LB 2369 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	017146

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Developing persuasive, clear, authoritative writing for academic and professional work can be a real challenge for many. This book guides the reader through the writing process for a dissertation, thesis or essay. Practical strategies and tips for each stage of the process are offered throughout, from critical reading through to preparing the final piece of work for submission. The author pays particular attention to an understanding of the English language, and how it is be best used in academic work.

Key features of the book are:

Real examples from postgraduate work which show the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
Glossaries of terms
Case studies of published research which demonstrate good practice in writing
Checklists of tasks to complete whilst working on a writing project
It will be essential reading for all those writing dissertations, essays and theses at post-registration and postgraduate level in health and nursing.

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