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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Students Guide to Preparing Dissertations and
Book SynopsisWhen writing a dissertation or thesis, it is essential to produce a work that is well-structured and well-presented. Giving clear examples throughout, this book offers all the practical advice that students will need, when writing a dissertation or thesis. Part 1: Content - from the layout order of contents to the compilation of the bibliography and appendices Part 2: Presentation and Style - the details of how work should be presented and covering aspects such as writing styles, page numbers, margins and abbreviations. The first edition of this book contributed to improving countless dissertations and this new edition will continue to do the same - using the practical advice and guidance it offers could mean the difference between success and failure.Table of ContentsPart 1: An Overview of the Task 1. Getting Things in the Right Order 2. Title Page 3. Abstract 4. Author Declarations 5. Acknowledgements 6. Main Body of the Dissertation 7. Appendices 8. Bibliography Part 2: Getting Your Act Together: The Key Processes 9. Capturing Your Research 10. Writing It Up: Getting Started, and Keeping Going 11. Organising Your Files 12. Winding Yourself Up? Part 3: Nuts and Bolts: More Detail About the Main Elements 13. Paper Size 14. Page Margins 15. Page Numbers 16. Style of Writing 17. Abbreviations 18. Numbers 19. Chapters 20. References 21. Notes 22. Quotations 23. Tables 24. Figures 25. Typing 26. Binding 27. Instructions for Typists
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Emergence of a Tradition
Book SynopsisExamining books on different topics as these appeared during the Renaissance allows us to see developments in the use of graphics, the shift from orality to textuality, the expansion of knowledge, and rise of literacy, particularly among middle-class women readers, who were an important audience for many of these books. Changes in English Renaissance technical books provide a new, and as yet largely unexplored means of viewing the Renaissance and the dramatic changes that emerged during the 1475-1640 period, the first years of English printing.Table of ContentsChapter 1—In Search of Our Past The purpose of this book is to show that early English technical writing anticipates many of the same issues important to modern technical writing: writers were aware of the comprehension levels of their intended readers; many technical books were designed for ease of use. That is, they exemplified good page design as well as a structure and a style that would enhance the readability and usability of the information. Increasing use of graphics and visual aids to convey information enable modern researchers to track the shift from orality to textuality and from textuality to visual presentation as a means of conveying methods of performing work. English Renaissance technical books show the triumph of textual instruction over oral instruction.Chapter 2—The Rise of Technical Writing in the English Renaissance This chapter summarizes historical events that nurtured the growth of technical writing in the English Renaissance: the growth of wealth, the growth of knowledge, the advent of printing, the rise of humanism. The chapter also surveys examples of technical books produced throughout the Renaissance—medical books, books on farming and animal husbandry, books on gardening, books on household management and cooking, books on recreation, books on military science and navigation in addition to a variety of how to books covering technologies important to life in the English Renaissance.Chapter 3—Format and Page Design in English Renaissance Technical Books: Early Recognition of Reader Context and Literacy LevelThis chapter examines a number of technical books published from 1489 to 1640 to show changes in format—emergence of tables of contents, listing, bulleted lists, and use of Ramist dichotomies—bracketed tables, overviews, cause-effect analysis—in logic books, medical books, religious books, and even geography and culinary books.Chapter 4—Renaissance Technical Books and Their Audiences: Writers Respond to Readers Examining English Renaissance technical books also shows that their writers were aware of the information needs and the reading comprehension level of their readers. Analyzing the presentation methods used by these early technical writers reveals how they adapted material for these readers' information needs as well as the literacy level of these intended readers.Chapter 5—English Renaissance Technical Writing and the Emergence of Plain Style: Toward a New Theory of the Development of Modern English ProseThe majority of studies of the rise of modern English have ignored technical books and their pervasive use of plain style. By considering technical books in addition to traditional canonical books considered in language study, we may thus question the view that no plain style of consequence existed prior to Bacon.Chapter 6—From Orality to Textuality: Technical Description and the Emergence of Visual and Verbal Presentation. Examining the first printed English technical books allows us to see how printing, the growth of knowledge, and the rise of literacy all worked in tandem. The merging of visual and verbal in technical books allows us to trace the demise of orality as a means of conveying knowledge in many fields.Chapter 7—The Legacy of English Renaissance Technical Writing: New Perspectives on Basic Rhetorical IssuesThis book and its survey of technical writing in the English Renaissance allow modern technical writing teachers and researchers to see that many of our modern concerns evolved during the first century of printing. Examining early forms of technical writing shows that technical writing has a long and honorable history and a tradition that has implications for modern assessments of language and style.
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Taylor & Francis Helping Doctoral Students Write
Book SynopsisHelping Doctoral Students Write offers a proven approach to effective doctoral writing. By treating research as writing and writing as research, the authors offer pedagogical strategies for doctoral supervisors that will assist the production of well-argued and lively dissertations. It is clear that many doctoral candidates find research writing complicated and difficult, but the advice they receive often glosses over the complexities of writing and/or locates the problem in the writer. Kamler and Thomson provide a highly effective framework for scholarly work that is located in personal, institutional and cultural contexts. The pedagogical approach developed in the book is based on the notion of writing as a social practice. This approach allows supervisors to think of doctoral writers as novices who need to learn new ways with words as they enter the discursive practices of scholarly communities. This involves learning sophisticated writing practices wiTrade Review"The book is very readable and engagingly written. The use of quotations from doctoral students and supervisors make the book lively and the inclusion of figures and highlighted text effectively prevents monotonous presentation. Supported by ten pages of rich and state-of-the art studies on the topic, this book is not only a firm platform but also a reliable springboard for supervision." - Franklin Obeng-Odoom, an early career supervisor, is the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow at School of the Built Environment, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Putting doctoral writing center stageChapter 2. Writing the doctorate, writing the scholarChapter 3. Persuading an octopus into a jarChapter 4. Getting on top of the research literaturesChapter 5. Reconsidering the personalChapter 6. A linguistic toolkit for supervisorsChapter 7. Structuring the dissertation argumentChapter 8. Publishing out of the thesisChapter 9 Institutionalizing doctoral writing practices
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The University of Michigan Press Inside Academic Writing
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The University of Michigan Press Essential Actions for Academic Writing
Book SynopsisEssential Actions for Academic Writing is a writing textbook for all beginning academic students, undergraduate or graduate, to help them understand how to write effectively throughout their academic and professional careers.
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Princeton University Press Writing on the Job
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Crisp writing and clear examples guide readers through drafting and editing documents, creating résumés, delivering criticism, presenting statistics, constructing slide decks, and even deciding when to use emojis. . . . [C]ompact and readable chapters for all who text, blog, craft memos, and otherwise communicate online." * Library Journal *"Easy to read and served up in bite-sized chunks, this book is an excellent ‘how to’ manual for clear communication."---Terry Freedman, Teach Secondary"By tackling real challenges professionals face, Coven offers practical tips that can improve the performance of any organization." * Princeton Alumni Weekly *
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Edinburgh University Press Creative Criticism
Book SynopsisIncluding pieces by creative critics as varied as Anne Carson, Jacques Derrida, Geoff Dyer, Hélène Cixous, Ali Smith, and John Cage, this anthology and guide celebrates the formal and intellectual inventiveness of works which also demonstrate a deep fidelity to the writing or art they address. The Anthology is of interest to all students, teachers and critics of literature and creative writing, and especially those students who are required to write critical essays. All 14 texts included respond innovatively to the question: How do we write criticism? As examples of academic critical writing they are all sympathetic to works whose aim is to change the ways in which we see and describe our world.Key FeaturesUnique as an anthology of and guide to creative critical writingDemonstrates a range of ways to write critically and creatively Extensive introduction & explanatory headnotes to each textContents Roland Barthes, from A Lover''s Discourse: Fragments; John Cage, from ''Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing''; Anne Carson, ''Every Exit is an Entrance (A Praise of Sleep)''; Hélène Cixous, ''Without end, no, State of drawingness, no, rather: The Executioner''s taking off''; Jacques Derrida ''Aphorism Countertime''; Geoff Dyer, from Out of Sheer Rage: In the Shadow of D.H. Lawrence; Benjamin Friedlander, ''Gertrude Stein: A Retrospective Criticism''; Peter Gizzi, ''Correspondences of the Book''; Kevin Kopelson, ''Music Lessons''; Denise Riley, ''Lyric Selves''; Eve Sedgwick, ''Jane Austen and the Masturbating Girl''; Ali Smith, ''Green''; John Wilkinson, ''Imperfect Pitch''; Sarah Wood, ''Anew Again''.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Getting Your Book Published for Dummies
Book SynopsisThis guide for authors offers the secrets of attention grabbing proposals, numerous hints from industry insiders, tips on negotiating contracts and what authors can do to turn their books into bestsellers.Table of ContentsIntroduction. About This Book. How to Use This Book. How This Book is Organized. Part I: Getting Started. Part II: Knocking on the Publisher's Door. Part III: Preparing the Package: Book Proposals and Query. Letters That Sell. Part IV: Taking it Public: A Strategic Approach to Placing Your Book. Part V: Home at Last! Negotiation and Contract. Part VI: After the Deal Is Done. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Icons Used in This Book. Where to Go from Here. Part I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: The Idea. It's the Heart of Your Book. Chapter 2: Evaluating Your Idea. Chapter 3: Refining Your Idea: The Realities of Writing. Chapter 4: Categorically Speaking. Part II: Knocking on the Publisher's Door. Chapter 5: How a Book Gets Bought. Chapter 6: The Right Submission Strategy for You Approaching a Publisher. Part III: Preparing the Package: Book Proposals and Query Letters That Sell. Chapter 7: Query Letters That Get Attention. Chapter 8: Preparing Submission Materials That Sell. Part IV: Taking It Public: A Strategic Approach to Placing Your Book. Chapter 9: Battle-Tested Submission Tactics. Chapter 10: How to Choose a Publisher. Chapter 11: Acting as Your Own Agent. Chapter 12: Going the Agent Route. Chapter 13: Publishing Outside of the Box. Part V: Home at Last! Negotiation and Contract. Chapter 14: The Offer. Chapter 15: The Negotiation. Chapter 16: The Contract. Part VI: After the Deal Is Done. Chapter 17: Know the Players. Chapter 18: Creating the Actual Book. Chapter 19: Selling Your Book. Chapter 20: Publication and Beyond. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Excuses Publishers Give for Turning Down Book Proposals. Chapter 22: Ten Clauses to Watch in Your Contract. Chapter 23: Ten Common Errors in Dealing with an Agent and/or Editor. Chapter 24: Ten Top-Selling Books of All Time. Index. Book Registration Information.
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Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Yours Truly
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Springer Publishing Co Inc PainFree Writing for Nurses
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Apocalypse Ink Productions Industry Talk An Insiders Look at Writing Rpgs
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Brian Falkner Word Warriors 3 Write Like an Author
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Wrongtree Press Revise to Write
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Legare Street Press Memoirs of Henry Villard Journalist and Financier
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Taylor & Francis Ltd How to Publish in Biological Sciences
Book SynopsisThis book is a guide specifically for Early Career Researchers on how to publish in the Biological Sciences, whether that be your first manuscript or if you're already experienced there's something for everyone.Following on from How to Write a PhD in Biological Sciences: A Guide for the Uninitiated, it will guide you through taking your manuscript to publication in peer-reviewed journals and disseminating your research more broadly. It talks you through the peer-review process, including how to respond to reviewers' comments, the meaning and importance of Impact Factors and how to get citations. It also explores the challenges in the academic community around Open Access and other debates, including transparency, overlay journals, paywalls, publication bias, predatory journals and the dangers of bullying.Whether you are a student just completing your studies, or a supervisor struggling with rejections, this book will provide the insider information you need to Table of ContentsWelcome About the Author Part I - Getting your manuscript ready for submission Chapter 1 The transition from closed to openChapter 2 What is a scientific journal for?Chapter 3 What is peer review?Chapter 4 Transparency in publishingChapter 5 What can you publish?Chapter 6 What is Impact Factor, and why is it so important?Chapter 7 When should you be an author?Chapter 8 Citations and metricsChapter 9 Growing your networkChapter 10 PreprintsPart II - Submission, reviews and reviewing, revising and resubmitting Chapter 11 Writing your cover letterChapter 12 Suggesting reviewersChapter 13 Choosing the right journalChapter 14 Open Access or a paywall for your manuscript?Chapter 15 Submitting a paper to a journal for peer reviewChapter 16 Expectations of peer review?Chapter 17 Receiving the editor’s decisionChapter 18 Why should an editor read your submission?Part III - Once your paper is published Chapter 19 Now that your manuscript has been acceptedChapter 20 Once your paper is acceptedChapter 21 Writing a press releaseChapter 22 Why write a popular article?Chapter 23 Altmetrics from traditional and social mediaPart IV - Further challenges in academia Chapter 24 Is Open Access good?Chapter 25 How to conduct peer reviewChapter 26 The problems with peer reviewChapter 27 What are predatory journals?Chapter 28 Why did some journals go behind paywalls?Chapter 29 Are researchers writing more, and is more better?Chapter 30 When should you correct or retract your paper?Chapter 31 Are you bullying or being bullied?Chapter 32 Keeping track of your mental healthChapter 33 Habilitation, DSc and TenureLast NoteBibliography
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Taylor & Francis Ltd English for Journalists
Book SynopsisEnglish for Journalists has established itself in newsrooms the world over as an invaluable guide to the basics of English and to those aspects of writing, such as reporting speech, house style and jargon, which are specific to the language of journalism. Written in a highly accessible and engaging style, English for Journalists covers the fundamentals of grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalistic writing, with all points illustrated through a series of concise and illuminating examples. The book features practical, easy-to-follow advice with examples of common mistakes and problem words. This thirtieth anniversary edition features a revised first chapter on the state of English today by author Wynford Hicks, and a chapter on writing for social media by Gavin Allen, along with an updated glossary and references.This is an essential guide to written English for practising journalists and students of journalism today.Table of ContentsIntroduction: how this book began1 English today2 Grammar: the rules3 Grammar: 10 common mistakes4 Grammar: problems and confusions5 Spelling6 Punctuation7 Reporting speech8 Style9 Social media10 Words11 Foreign words12 FiguresAppendix 1 Style guideAppendix 2 The ‘fronted adverbial’ muddleAppendix 3 Glossary of termsFurther readingIndex
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Taylor & Francis NoÃl Coward
Book SynopsisNoÃl Coward combines a fresh appraisal of major plays by one of the twentieth centuryâs most popular dramatists, with an account of critical and theatrical responses to his life and work.For almost the entirety of the twentieth century, NoÃl Coward was one of the UKâs most popular and celebrated playwrights. Refracting, rather than directly reflecting the social and personal issues of his time, his plays reveal tensions and contradictions in the theatre world that surrounded them. As well as critical responses to his work and the key themes that it foregrounds, seminal productions of The Vortex, Private Lives, Design for Living, Hay Fever, Blithe Spirit and more are examined to further elaborate on the radicalism of his approach to personal and social relationships, and the ways in which directors and actors have sought to achieve a sense of the disquiet felt by critics and audiences when they were first produced. This book
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Cambridge University Press Developing Summary and Notetaking Skills with
Book SynopsisThis write-in book ensures students get plenty of practice with the summary and note-taking aspects of Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language. With revised content, students can choose sections to practise, building confidence ready for the revised exam from 2019, which has a heavier weighting on summary writing. Answers at the back of the book make it perfect for self-study or classroom use ? helping teachers save time marking and students to understand the requirements of the exam. This book is also suitable for anyone wanting to develop academic English for university and beyond, including first language students.Table of ContentsIntroduction; How to use this book: Science and the body: Note-taking 1 Tackling dyslexia in children; Summary 1 All in the mind?; Note-taking 2 Antibiotic resistance; Summary 2 The enemy within; Animal life: Note-taking 3 The thrill of watching whales; Summary 3 Why zoo cats lose their cool; Note-taking 4 Dogs on the defensive; Summary 4 Undercover cats; The world of plants: Note-taking 5 A natural antiseptic; Summary 5 The rose, queen of all flowers; Note-taking 6 Sweet talk; Summary 6 The mangoes in your trolley; Personal challenges: Note-taking 7 Lost on the mountain; Summary 7 Young ambassadors; Note-taking 8 Taking a gap year; Summary 8 My daughter can achieve whatever she wants; Leisure and lifestyle: Note-taking 9 The ugly side of clean power; Summary 9 From schoolboy to clown; Note-taking 10 The world of the Incas; Summary 10 What's for dinner, Mum?; Trends – past, present and future: Note-taking 11 B irth of a barcode; Summary 11 Pupils find internet 'a poor learning tool'; Note-taking 12 Thirsty work; Summary 12 Lost for words; Skills practice: Core level: Note-taking 13 The Huron-Wendat; Summary 13 Travel writer; Note-taking 14 The rise of the robot; Summary 14 Laughter: the best medicine; Skills practice: Extended level: Note-taking 15 The Huron-Wendat; Summary 15 Serval rescue; Note-taking 16 The rise of the robot; Summary 16 Space mission; Topic vocabulary and writing tasks: Acknowledgements: Teacher notes (with Key edition only): Answer key (with Key edition only).
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Expert Report Writing in Toxicology
Book SynopsisEvery year throughout the world, individuals'' health is damaged by their exposure to toxic chemicals at work. In most cases these problems will resolve, but many will sustain permanent damage. Whilst any justified claim for compensation requires medical and legal evidence a crucial and often controversial component of this process is the establishment of a causal link between the individual''s condition and exposure to a specific chemical or substance. Causation, in terms of how a substance or substances led the claimant to his or her current plight, can be difficult to establish and the main purpose of this book, is to provide the aspiring expert report writer with a concise, practical guide that uses case histories to illuminate the process of establishing causation in occupational toxicity proceedings. In summary: A practical, accessible guide to the preparation of balanced, scientifically sound expert reports in the context of occupational toxicology. <Table of ContentsPreface xi 1 A brief history of occupational toxicology 1 1.1 Occupational toxin exposure in antiquity 1 1.2 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance: The beginnings of modern occupational toxicology 2 1.3 The Industrial Revolution 5 1.4 Petrochemicals: The beginnings 6 1.5 Petrochemicals and mass production 7 1.6 Aromatic amines: Tyres, dyes, explosives and cigarettes 9 1.7 Contemporaneous knowledge 11 1.8 The pursuit of truth 12 1.9 The ‘Mad Hatter’ 13 1.10 The ‘Radium Girls’ 15 1.11 Asbestos 16 1.12 Occupational toxicity: Medicine and science 18 1.13 Health and safety today 20 References 20 2 The expert report process in legal context 23 2.1 The would-be claimant’s initial position 23 2.2 Industrial injuries disablement benefit 24 2.3 The legal process: First steps 25 2.4 Legal advice: Who pays? 26 2.5 Claim progression and possible outcomes 27 2.6 Pre-action protocols 28 2.7 Case initiation: Legal steps 29 2.8 Expert reports: Medical 30 2.9 Causality: The scientific report 31 2.10 Recruiting the scientific expert 32 2.11 Expectations of the expert: The court 33 2.12 Expectations of the expert: The solicitor/expert relationship 34 2.13 The expert report: The contract 36 2.14 Compiling the report 37 2.15 The toxin or toxins 38 2.16 Toxin entry 39 2.17 Toxin chemical nature 41 2.18 Exacerbating factors in toxin absorption 42 2.19 Causation: Mechanisms 42 2.20 Contemporaneous knowledge 44 2.21 The initial draft 46 2.22 Silence in court 46 2.23 Report writing in the real world 48 References 50 3 Acute toxicity: Case histories of solvent exposure 53 3.1 Introduction 53 3.2 Solvents in adhesives 54 3.3 Solvent toxicity 55 3.4 The real-world confusion of symptoms 57 3.5 Case histories: General format 58 3.6 Case history 1: Mr A and volatile petroleum mixture exposure 58 3.7 Case history 2: Mr B and dichloromethane exposure 66 3.8 Mr B and dichloromethane: Further developments 72 3.9 Case history 3: Mr C and chronic solvent exposure and behaviour 74 3.10 Summary of chronic solvent toxicity and behaviour 79 References 80 4 Chronic and permanent injury: Bladder cancer and occupation 83 4.1 Bladder cancer 83 4.2 The patient’s perspective 84 4.3 Bladder cancer: Causes and risks 85 4.4 Bladder cancer and occupation: Industrial injury benefit claims 87 4.5 Case history 1: Mr D 87 4.6 Case history 2: Mr E 90 4.7 Case history 3: Mr F 91 4.8 Case history 4: Mrs G 92 4.9 Bladder cancer and occupation: Legal claims for compensation 93 4.10 Mr H: bladder cancer and the car industry 93 4.11 Mr J: Bladder cancer; crankcase oils and diesel 109 4.12 Summary 119 References 119 5 Chronic and acute toxicity of herbicides and pesticides 123 5.1 Introduction 123 5.2 Herbicide/pesticide toxicity evaluation 124 5.3 Herbicides: Toxicity 124 5.4 Case history 1: Mr K and Roundup© 126 5.5 Pesticide action: The nervous system 135 5.6 Animal and insects nervous system commonality 138 5.7 Major insecticide groups – ion pump disruptors 139 5.8 AChE inhibitors 139 5.9 Other major pesticides 140 5.10 Case histories 141 5.11 Case history 2: Mrs L and fipronil toxicity 141 5.12 Case histories: OPs 148 5.13 Case history 3: Mr M 149 5.14 Case history 4: Mr N 160 References 172 6 Toxicity of imported goods 179 6.1 Overseas manufactured imported goods: Context 179 6.2 Reports for trading standards 180 6.3 Plastic tank: Naphthalene 180 6.4 Soft toys: Phthalates 181 6.5 Wooden toy story one: Barium and lead 182 6.6 Wooden toy story two: Chromium and lead 185 6.7 Adhesives: Chloroform 187 6.8 Summary 192 References 192 Epilogue: Occupational health – future perspectives 195 E.1 The developed world 195 E.2 The developing world 196 References 198 Index 201
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Writing Skills for Education Students Macmillan
Book SynopsisCharlotte Barrow is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Central Lancashire, UK.Rebecca Westrup is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of East Anglia, UK.Trade ReviewThis is a long awaited book for all involved in the study of Education. Informative and detailed, it offers the beginning and returning student a much needed foundation with which to appreciate and effectively respond to the complex field of Education. * Karen Lowing, University of Stirling, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. What Should I Be Reading? How Should I Be Reading? 3. Taking Notes and Making Notes 4. Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism 5. Thinking Critically for an Education Degree 6. Planning Your Writing 7. The Characteristics of Academic Writing 8. Structuring and Beginning Your Writing 9. Different Kinds of Written Assignments 10. Receiving and Using Feedback Effectively 11. Reflective Writing: Reflecting on Your Own Learning Experiences 12. Reflecting on Observed Experiences in Practice 13. Next Steps: Taking Your Degree Forward Index.
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St Martin's Press The Copywriters Handbook 4th Edition
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Pearson Education Asking the Right Questions Global Edition
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Benefit and Manner of Asking the Right Questions Chapter 2: Speed Bumps Interfering with Your Critical Thinking Chapter 3: What Are the Issue and the Conclusion? Chapter 4: What Are the Reasons? Chapter 5: What Words or Phrases Are Ambiguous? Chapter 6: What Are the Value and Descriptive Assumptions? Chapter 7: Are There Any Fallacies in the Reasoning? Chapter 8: How Good Is the Evidence: Intuition, Personal Experience, Case Examples, Testimonials, and Appeals to Authority? Chapter 9: How Good Is the Evidence: Personal Observation, Research Studies, and Analogies? Chapter 10: Are There Rival Causes? Chapter 11: Are the Statistics Deceptive? Chapter 12 What Significant Information Is Omitted? Chapter 13: What Reasonable Conclusions Are Possible?
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing
Covering all of the major genres, The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing is a complete introductory manual for students of creative writing. Now in its second edition, the book features an updated and expanded chapter on writing for digital media, and new exercises for reading across the genres and writing hybrid forms. Through a structured series of practical writing exercises – perfect for the classroom, the writer’s workshop or as a starting point for a portfolio of work – the book builds the student writer from the first explorations of voice and the relationship between writing and knowledge, through to mastery of a wide range of genres and forms. The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing covers such genres as: · Autobiographical writing · Short fiction · Poetry · Screenwriting and writing for performance · Writing for digital media, including video games and social media With practical guidance on writing scholarly critiques of your own work and a glossary of terms for ease of reference, The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing is an essential manual for any introductory creative writing course and a practical companion for more advanced writers.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Advanced Fiction
Book SynopsisConfident with the basics of your craft? Looking to take your writing to the next level? Advanced Fiction gives you the tools to hone your skills by thinking more deeply and systematically about deploying them on the page. Friendly and down-to-earth, Amy Weldon guides you through the realities of craft and process, combining a broad anthology of landmark stories with instruction on the more advanced aspects of fiction writing.Featuring interactive prompts, exercises and suggestions for further reading, this book guides you from larger philosophical issues to subtler technical ones, from topics as diverse as the intricate principles of storytelling to navigating artistic and political landscapes conscientiously and building a writing career. Beginning with a brief recap of the basics, the text goes on to examine:- The psychology of writing and revising- Practical methods for drafting and notebook-keeping- Taking personal and technical risks with ideas, images, and forms- Making rTable of ContentsChapter One: What Makes Advanced Fiction Writing “Advanced?” Student Craft Studio: Shannon Baker, “Habits” Craft Studio: James Joyce, “Araby” (1914) Exercises Chapter Two: Getting It Down: Self-Organizing, From Mind to Page Exercises Chapter Three: Mystery, Conviction, Form, and Risk Student Craft Studio: Levi Bird, “On Stable Ground” Craft Studio: Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (1892) Exercises Chapter Four: Writing in Color: Culture, Identity, and Art Student Craft Studio: Ian Wreisner, “The New Chicago” Craft Studio: Rebecca Makkai, from The Great Believers: A Novel (2018) Exercises Chapter Five: Invisible Engines: Purpose, Psychic Distance, and Point of View Student Craft Studio: Andrew Tiede, “Till Death” Craft Studio: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, “The American Embassy” (2003) Exercises Chapter Six: Building a World – For Your Readers and Yourself Student Craft Studio: Joel Murillo, “Cracker Jack” Kari Myers, “Fields of Ash” Craft Studio: Angela Carter, “The Tiger’s Bride” (1979) Exercises Chapter Seven: Trust the Process: Revising, Editing, and Writing At Length Teacher Craft Studio: Amy Weldon, “The Serpent” (2018) Exercises Chapter Eight: Creative Writing and Your Future Student Career Studio: Andrew Chan, Derek Lin, Reed Johnson, MD, and Annika Dome MFA Studio: Keith Lesmeister, “East of Ely” (2017) Dr Weldon’s Fiction Prescriptions
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John Murray Press The Creative Writing Workbook
Book SynopsisIMPROVE YOUR CREATIVE WRITING WITH THIS PRACTICAL, LEARNING FOCUSED WORKBOOK.Are you inspired to write a novel, short story or your life story, but don''t know where to start? Do you want to improve your writing skills when using social media and blogging, or do you have an aspiration to become a freelance writer?This new Teach Yourself Workbook, written by a successful published author, accompanies you every step of your way to becoming a writer, with insider tips and techniques, guided, accessible exercises to get you writing, case studies drawn from published works and many more features ideal for budding writers who want to develop their ability through a more active style of learning. Whether you''re a poet, storyteller or playwright, have journalistic ambitions or simply want to make the most of online opportunities, the creative activities in this workbook will have you putting pen to paper from the very first chapter and you will soon be ready to achiTable of Contents : Chapter 1 - Writing for Readers : Chapter 2 - Writing about People and Places : Chapter 3 - Action! Writing Ideas : Chapter 4 - Drama: Writing for Effect : Chapter 5 - Writing Fiction : Chapter 6 - Writing Non-fiction : Chapter 7 - Life Writing : Chapter 8 - Writing Poetry : Chapter 9 - Writing Dialogue and Drama : Chapter 10 - Writing Copy : Afterword: taking it to the next level
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Right Word
Book SynopsisThis three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.Trade Review‘an engaging reference book to flip through if you’re interested in the finer points of language and usage . . . it leaves you filled with awe at the nuance and breadth of the English language’ -- Carrie O’Grady * Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Grammar - The parts of speech - Words working together - Punctuation - Type, format and layout - Spelling rules - Rules you can break - Glossary of grammatical terms Part 2: Vocabulary builder - Choosing the right word - Commonly confused words and word pairs - Commonly misused words - Word families - Just the opposite - Avoiding cliches Part 3 Literary terms
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Sage Publications Ltd Avoid Plagiarism
Book SynopsisNeed guidance on plagiarism and how to avoid it? Avoid Plagiarism makes understanding plagiarism simple, giving you the know-how to write confidently and independently. Get clear guidance on exactly what plagiarism is Learn how to avoid unintentionally plagiarising the work of others Find out how to correctly credit your sources. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Trade ReviewWhile I definitely recommend this book to other individuals in learning environments, I would recommend it to everybody who is in employment and/or in management positions. This is mainly because plagiarism might seem an academic-only issue, but the reality is that we can be faced with it in real life situations where it can result in financial losses and sufferings. -- Violet Hejazi, Law student and Freelance InterpreterTable of ContentsWhat do I need to know about plagiarism as a student? Why is it important for me to avoid plagiarism? What does it mean to study with integrity? When do I need to credit my sources? How do I credit my sources? What are some practical ways to avoid plagiarism in my writing? How can I use software to check my work for plagiarism? Where can I get help from within my university? How do I know I’ve understood how to avoid plagiarism?
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Boardroom Retreat Awake: Live in Your New Story
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Morgan James Publishing llc Your Storytelling Potential: The Underground
Book SynopsisWriters seeking to create novels and screenplays with genuine layers and depth will find essential insight in Mitchell German’s Your Storytelling Potential!After studying filmmaking and screenwriting at NYU—one of the premier film studies programs in the United States (if not the world)—Mitchell German graduated with a complete doctrine on storytelling theory in his arsenal; yet his screenplays still lacked the potency he desired. He spent ten years studying every available book and “expert” on storytelling, but it wasn’t until 2002, after endlessly studying the movie Liar Liar, that Mitchell found the key and developed the Your Storytelling Potential Method. The truth about great storytelling is hidden in plain view for anyone to see, but nearly every expert ignores the most basic story construct. In Your Storytelling Potential, writers who seek to tell great stories will find: A complete understanding of the Identifiable Traits great novels and screenplays (namely movies) have that distinguish them from the other 99.99% of books and screenplays written every year How to use Two Stories within a screenplay and novel, which exponentially increases the chances of those stories gaining buzz and attention A proper understanding of the critical and essential role of Subplots to create genuine character depth and relationships How to properly integrate a Theme for stories to convey deep, relevant, and amazing ideas An outline for utilizing A/B Parallel Story Structure and the Simple Story Timeline to build multi-dimensional stories with the required converging events of the A-Story/B-Story relationship How the premise of every great story is created by the convergence of the A & B Storylines, and how this Key Information can unlock Your Storytelling Potential
£15.19
Parlor Press Emotions and Affect in Writing Centers
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Dio Press Inc Critical Process Writing
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Booklocker.com Realize Your Writing Dreams: Actionable Tips on
Book SynopsisBecoming a published author is no easy task. Overcoming the writing challenges, agent and publisher rejections and marketing failures can be excruciating.-----It can often seem like an impossible dream, but those dreams can be realized!-----Realize your Writing Dreams includes advice and actionable tips on all things writing, publishing and marketing books.-----Section one includes everything you need to know before you start writing that book. It includes a dictionary on writing lingo such as what is a pantser and a list of genres. You’ll learn what a writer’s platform and a writer’s tribe is and how to successfully build them. This section also includes tips on formatting your manuscript, what is and how to create an outline, a literary proposal, your synopsis, and a logline.---Section two is all about the writing process and includes suggestions for writing believable characters, creating conflict and which point of view and tense is right for your book. This section also includes tips on finding the time to write as well as being more productive within that time frame.-----Section three is all about publishing. Are you considering traditional publishing but having trouble finding an agent? Learn the pros and cons of each publishing choice and make the best decision for you and your book.-----The fourth section is all about marketing. Whichever publishing route you choose you will be responsible for the marketing of your book. You will receive actionable tips on all things marketing including how to get the attention of the media for you and your book, promotions, advertising, how to handle bad book reviews when they happen and how to write a winning business and marketing plan for your book. This section also includes ideas on how to schedule and prepare for successful book signings and author events.-----Sharing our words with readers can be difficult for writers. Gaining knowledge and being prepared are the best confidence boosters. Realize Your Writing Dreams will talk you through each step of the writing, publishing and marketing process giving you the knowledge and confidence you need to write past your insecurities.-----Becoming a successful author has nothing to do with luck and everything to do perseverance, passion and preparation.-----Realize Your Writing Dreams is a book that you will keep and refer to throughout your writing career.-----
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Taylor & Francis Writing Feature Stories
Book SynopsisGood writing engages as it informs and feature journalism offers writers the opportunity to tell deep, affecting stories that look beyond the immediate mechanics of who, what, where and when and explore the more difficult-and more rewarding- questions: how and why? Whether you''re a blogger, a news journalist or an aspiring lifestyle reporter, a strong voice and a fresh, informed perspective remain in short supply and strong demand; this book will help you craft the kind of narratives people can''t wait to share on their social media feeds.Writing Feature Stories established a reputation as a comprehensive, thought-provoking and engaging introduction to researching and writing feature stories. This second edition is completely overhauled to reflect the range of print and digital feature formats, and the variety of online, mobile and traditional media in which they appear.This hands-on guide explains how to generate fresh ideas; research online and offline; make the most of interviews; sift and sort raw material; structure and write the story; edit and proofread your work; find the best platform for your story; and pitch your work to editors.''A wide-ranging, much-needed master class for anyone who tells true yarns in this fast-changing journalistic marketplace'' - Bruce Shapiro, Columbia University''Useful and thought provoking'' - Margaret Simons, journalist and author''A must read for any digital storyteller who wants to write emotive, engaging, believable content.'' - Nidhi Dutt, foreign correspondent
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BCS Learning & Development Limited Business Cases That Get Results
Book SynopsisA business case is a logical, structured argument to bring about business change, aimed at the decision makers in an organisation. A persuasive, well-written business case can win over your readers and get you the all important approval you need. In this book you’ll discover the do’s and don’ts of pitching your ideas through a business case. You'll learn what the essential components of a business case are, including what key questions you should be answering, how to structure your business case, factors to consider when thinking about benefits and risks, and how best to tackle ROI.Trade Review'A highly valuable resource, and one that would be well worth keeping to hand.' -- A P Sutcliffe, MSc, MBCS'Presents a practical and down to earth approach to business case development.' -- Peter Wheatcroft * Moderator for the UK IT Industry Awards, author of BCS books World Class IT Service Delivery; Service Desk and Incident Manager *Table of Contents Introduction: What Is A Business Case? The Key Questions Your Case Needs To Answer The Importance of Identifying Every Stakeholder How To Structure Your Business Case Benefits and Outcome Analysis Thinking About Risks ROI: What It Is and Why You Need To Show It Internal Opposition: The Enemy In the Ranks Making Your Case With A Presentation The Importance of Editing Submitting Your Business Case Afterword
£9.99
Eye Books Tips from a Publisher: A Guide to Writing,
Book SynopsisFrom a handy introduction to how the publishing world works, and how authors fit into it, to practical tips on writing your book, strategies for editing and re-writing, and an indispensable guide to creating the perfect submission, Tips from a Publisher is crammed full of common-sense advice that no aspiring writer should be without. Scott Pack was head of buying for the Waterstones book chain before spending several years as a publisher at HarperCollins, acquiring and editing numerous bestsellers and award-winning books. He is now a freelance editor and university lecturer, and hosts many writing workshops and classes.Trade Review‘A guide to writing, editing, submitting and publishing – as the book’s subtitle says – from an industry perspective. A friendly, useful, realistic, up-to-date and detailed guide to what to expect from and with agents and publishers (as well as with non-traditional ways into publication), and how to approach them professionally. A great addition to any shelf of writery books. Recommended’ – 255 Book Review, ‘Quite different from any other writing guide I’ve ever come across’ – Antonia Honeywell, Booktime BrunchTable of ContentsAn Introduction to Publishing - The Lifecycle of a Book - A Beginner's Guide to Publishing Models - The Mathematics of Publishing Writing Your Book - Writing Strategies - How to Write a Killer Opening - Writing Dialogue that Sounds Right - Creating Fictional Worlds - Writing Believable Characters Revising Your Book - How to Edit Your Own Work - Strategies for Rewrites Submitting and Publishing Your Book - How to Perfect Your Submission - Life as an Author - Self Publishing
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World Scientific Europe Ltd Science Research Writing: For Native And Non-native Speakers Of English
This book enables STEMM researchers to write effective papers for publication as well as other research-related texts such as a doctoral thesis, technical report, or conference abstract.Science Research Writing uses a reverse-engineering approach to writing developed from extensive work with STEMM researchers at Imperial College London. This approach unpacks current models of STEMM research writing and helps writers to generate the writing tools needed to operate those models effectively in their own field. The reverse-engineering approach also ensures that writers develop future-proof strategies that will evolve alongside the coming changes in research communication platforms.The Second Edition has been extensively revised and updated to represent current practice and focuses on the writing needs of both early-stage doctoral STEMM researchers and experienced professional researchers at the highest level, whether or not they are native speakers of English. The book retains the practical, user-friendly format of the First Edition, and now contains seven units that deal separately with the components of written STEMM research communication: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Abstract and Title, as well as extensive FAQ responses and a new Checklist and Tips section. Each unit analyses extracts from recent published STEMM journal papers to enable researchers to discover not only what to write, but, crucially, how to write it.The global nature of science research requires fast, accurate communication of highly complex information that can be understood by all participants. Like the First Edition, the Second Edition is intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide to make both the process and the product of STEMM research writing more effective.Related Link(s)
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Straightforward Publishing A Complete Guide To Writing And Delivering
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Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading Proofreading Theses and Dissertations
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Imperial College Press Science Research Writing For Non-native Speakers
Book SynopsisThis book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate. The approach is based on material developed from teaching graduate students at Imperial College London and has been extensively piloted. The book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and will also help with writing a Master's or Doctoral thesis in English.Science writing is much easier than it looks because the structure and language are conventional. The aim of this book is to help the reader discover a template or model for science research writing and then to provide the grammar and vocabulary tools needed to operate that model. There are five units: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion/Conclusion and Abstract. The reader develops a model for each section of the research article through sample texts and exercises; this is followed by a Grammar and Writing Skills section designed to respond to frequently-asked questions as well as a Vocabulary list including examples of how the words and phrases are to be used.Table of ContentsHow to Write an Introduction; Writing about Methodology; Writing about Results; How to Write the Discussion and Conclusion; How to Write an Abstract and Create a Title.
£45.60
Imperial College Press Science Research Writing For Non-native Speakers
Book SynopsisThis book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate. The approach is based on material developed from teaching graduate students at Imperial College London and has been extensively piloted. The book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and will also help with writing a Master's or Doctoral thesis in English.Science writing is much easier than it looks because the structure and language are conventional. The aim of this book is to help the reader discover a template or model for science research writing and then to provide the grammar and vocabulary tools needed to operate that model. There are five units: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion/Conclusion and Abstract. The reader develops a model for each section of the research article through sample texts and exercises; this is followed by a Grammar and Writing Skills section designed to respond to frequently-asked questions as well as a Vocabulary list including examples of how the words and phrases are to be used.Table of ContentsHow to Write an Introduction; Writing about Methodology; Writing about Results; How to Write the Discussion and Conclusion; How to Write an Abstract and Create a Title.
£19.95
Exisle Publishing The Journal Writer’s Companion: Achieve Your
Book SynopsisNumerous studies show that journal writing is a fantastic resource that can significantly impact your life, but few people know how to go about it effectively in order to gain lasting positive results. The Journal Writer''s Companion aims to change this. Designed to be a clear, practical guide to using journal writing to help you succeed in any area of life and work, it is also a comprehensive reference source to all of the different types of journaling techniques, from gratitude journals to bullet journals, legacy journals to art journals. An experienced psychotherapist and writing coach, Alyss Thomas explains how these various approaches to journaling can be adapted and combined in innovative ways to create a unique, personalized method that works for your life and your goals. You do not need to use any other journaling books or use any pre-printed journals. Instead, you can use any blank notebook, or set up your journal on a computer or online, using the guidance contained here on how to structure it to specifically meet your needs. The result is the only guide you''ll ever need to achieving personal and professional success the journaling way!
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Capricornica Publications Mailing Lists Unboxed: The Three-Year,
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Capricornica Publications Indie Writer Unboxed: The Three-Year,
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Love-Based Publishing Love-Based Copywriting Books: Volumes 1 and 2
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11 Talents Publishing Just Do This: A Simpler Way To Succeed In I.T.
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Nhan Anh Publisher Black Sea White Night
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Rob Miles Public Speaking: Learn How to Negotiate and
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Freya Rothwell-Bodycomb Blush Feelings Notebook: We Are Greater Series
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