Developing persuasive, clear, authoritative writing for academic and professional work can be a real challenge for many. This book guides the reader through the writing process for a dissertation, thesis or essay. Practical strategies and tips for each stage of the process are offered throughout, from critical reading through to preparing the final piece of work for submission. The author pays particular attention to an understanding of the English language, and how it is be best used in academic work.
Key features of the book are:
- Real examples from postgraduate work which show the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
- Glossaries of terms
- Case studies of published research which demonstrate good practice in writing
- Checklists of tasks to complete whilst working on a writing project
It will be essential reading for all those writing dissertations, essays and theses at post-registration and postgraduate level in health and nursing.
Dena Bain Taylor is Director of the Health Sciences Writing Centre at the University of Toronto.
Title: Writing Skills in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide to Completing Successful Dissertations and Theses
Author: Taylor, Dena Bain
ISBN: 9781446247471
Binding:
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Date: 2014-09-25
Number of Pages: 176
Weight: 0.3811 kg
'This is a practical and engaging guide to completing a dissertation or thesis. Drawing on the author's extensive experience and expertise, the book contains a raft of insights, hints and tips. It will be of great value to all post-graduate students of nursing and midwifery.'
-- David Barrett, Deputy Head of Department of Nursing, University of Hull
Writing is at the heart of academic life. Through this concise guide, Dena Bain Taylor has not only provided an invaluable resource for graduate students learning to master writing and critical thinking, she has provided excellent suggestions for navigating the realms of presenting and publishing.
-- Elizabeth Peter, Associate Professor in the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
The author draws on her own extensive experience and expertise to present the reader with practical strategies for each stage of the writing process from the initial critical reading through to submission of the final piece of work. The book has been written in a straightforward, user friendly style that takes the post graduate student through the process of writing each chapter of their dissertation/thesis through to some excellent suggestions for preparing for the viva. I would recommend this as essential reading for post graduate nursing and healthcare related students. -- Moyra Journeaux, Senior Lecturer, Nursing and Midwifery, Higher Education Department, in partnership with the University of Chester, Health and Social Services, Jersey
