The good writing guide for education students /
Education students
Dominic Wyse and Kate Cowan.
- 4th edition.
- xi, 180 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Sage study skills .
- Sage study skills. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
About the authors -- Acknowledgements -- How to use this book -- Part I. Reading and thinking -- 1. Reading Widely -- 2. Searching for Reading Materials -- 3. Reading Critically -- 4. Planning for Writing -- Part II. Writing -- 5. Structuring Your Writing -- 6. Writing Critically -- 7. Referencing -- 8. Writing a Dissertation -- 9. Proofreading -- 10. Assessment and Learning from Feedback -- Further reading -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
"This handy guide is packed with practical advice on how to search for reading materials, structure your academic writing, think critically, reference appropriately and use language effectively. ‘Top Tips’ throughout the book help eradicate all the common mistakes that bring your marks down. What's new to the fourth edition? Two brand new chapters on reading and writing critically ; activities at the end of each chapter to let you check and assess your own writing. With real life examples of academic work, and plenty of ‘dos’ and ‘don'ts’, this is the perfect writing manual for students studying at all levels, and the ideal book to help you get top marks for all your education course assignments."--Publisher's website.