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How to write well, a guide for health and social care students, edited by June Keeling, Hazel M. Chapman, and Julie Williams

eng

Includes bibliographical references

no index present

non fiction

How to write well

electronic resource eBook

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edited by June Keeling, Hazel M. Chapman, and Julie Williams

a guide for health and social care students

This practical guide will demystify academic writing for health and social care students so they will feel confident submitting their assignments

How to Write Well: A guide for health and social care students; How to Write Well: A guide for health and social care students; Praise for this book; Contents; Contributors; Acknowledgements; List of tables; List of figures; 1 Introduction; How to use the book; Structure of the book; 2 Preparing to write; Introduction; The psychology of writing; How to reduce stress and anxiety; Why writing is important for learning; Why do you want to write well?; A space of one's own; Getting started and finishing well; Reading for writing (and other sources of inspiration); Feedback for successAccessing learning supportConclusion; References; 3 Basic writing and essay planning skills; Introduction; Writing for a purpose; Demonstrating your learning through academic writing; The rules of academic writing; Demonstrating thinking through academic writing; Essay writing; Planning, writing and structuring the main body; How to phrase your work: to quote or not to quote?; Making the most of your conclusion; Using feedback to improve your writing; Conclusion; References; 4 Advancing yourwriting skills; Introduction; What is different about writing at university?Levels of academic writingHow to think differently and write at the next level; Descriptive writing; What is explanation?; What is argument?; What is analysis?; What is evaluation?; What is synthesis?; Conclusion; Web resources; References; 5 What is reflective writing?; Introduction; What is reflection?; Why reflect?; Types of reflection; Reflective models; How to use a reflective model; How to write reflectively; Critical reflective writing; How to structure a reflective essay; Conclusion; References; 6 Writing for practice; IntroductionHow is writing for practice different from academic writing?Why is it important that records are well written?; What is a record?; What should be recorded?; How should the information be recorded?; Confidentiality, access and disclosure; What role do records have in complaints and legal claims?; Writing a report or statement; Conclusion; References; 7 Presenting your writing in different formats; Introduction; Essays; Oral presentations/examinations; Poster presentation; Dissertation; Portfolio development; Writing for publication; Conclusion; Referenc; 8 Students' experiences of writingIntroductionPersonal motivations for writing; Finding out what to expect from writing; Learning how to write well in health and social care; Advice for other students; 9 Eight simple rules for writing in health and social care; Introduction; Rule 1 Write; Rule 2 Plan your writing; Rule 3 Proofread and edit your writing; Rule 4 L ook it up; Rule 5 Reflect; Rule 6 R ecord the care you give; Rule 7 Prepare; Rule 8 Enjoy yourself; Final thoughts; Advert; Back Cover

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