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This textbook is particularly important for first and second year students. However, some 3rd year student also found it beneficial as a review book when writing their dissertation.
A very detailed and thorough guide covering all the major written assignment types. A must read for any student keen to improve their grades.
This text provides a systematic approach to creating an appropriate writing environment for university students. This entails preparation, managing tutorials and an overview of core types of academic writing. There are a comprehensive range of different academic writing styles and conventions that are broken down into key points, examples and exercises. This is an invaluable resource for students who are seeking to progress and improve their understanding and engagement with academic writing.
Would recommend this book to all graduate students
found this book informative and easy to navigate around very useful
well structured, easy to read and relevant to formative and summative asssessments. Particular like the chapter on writing for research projects. This is relevant to the 15 students I teach on the 'Adult Social Work Elective' module.
A really well-structured book with great content and explanations. The key points highlight the 'take-aways' for the reader very well.
This text is extremely useful especially for students who are new to higher education and need to develop their academic writing skills
Most cases and examples do not match very well with the type of exams and presentations we take our German students through. I like the concept of the book and might adopt it when I teach in the UK or in the US, but in the German university context it does not fit very well.
This text will be used to support students who are lacking in confidence with their academic writing and those that require extra guidance from Learning Mentors.
Case studies will be particularly useful for learners to embed their skills.
A practical guide for students with valuable exercises
A useful book, especially for those new to post-graduate study, it perhaps lacks some focus in its application but contains much useful guidance that I would wish all candidates on PG programmes would heed.
A very good update of an already fine book. Strongly recommended for all students.
This is one of the books which will be recommended for our 2nd and 3rd years UG students in preparation for their dissertations.
'Gail Craswell has written an excellent book. Chapters are rich with detailed, step-by-step explanations that will be as useful to experienced writers as to students. Clear, specific advice with concise steps for succeeding at each kind of writing makes each chapter a valuable tool' - Design Research News
This book goes beyond practical advice on how to manage the writing environment and improve the structure and style of writing across multiple forms of assessment. The chapters on dissertation management and writing, presentations and publishing extend the basic academic skills to enhance academic engagement. This will be relevant for postgraduate students.
Helpful book for those new to academic writing.
good general reader
For this and all other modules, this is a useful reference book for both struggling students and good students who want to improve their marks to excellent.
