Full Description
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.
Contents
Introduction to the Graduate Student Experience
Developing the Supervisory Relationship and Opportunities for Funding
Critical Reading and Writing: Essential Strategies
The Thesis Proposal
Writing and Editing the Thesis
Writing the Introduction Chapter
Searching and Evaluating the Literature
Writing Up your Literature Review
Writing Up the Methods, Results, and Final Chapters
Disseminating your work: Presentations and Conferences
Disseminating Knowledge through Publication
Pulling into the Station: Final Tasks
