Success in Academic Writing

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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>New for this edition: <br/>- a new section on managing your physical and mental state<br/>-advice on a wider range of assignment types including recorded presentations such as vlogs and blogs<br/>-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