This highly practical book will inspire and motivate students to shape new habits and develop a winning approach to writing. Each of the fifty ‘Ways’ in this book is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and think about, alongside opportunities to reflect on, choose and commit to new ideas and actions. It will help students to find the writing routines and strategies that work for them, develop their writing style and fine-tune their assignments with a critical eye. Additionally, it supports students in identifying their weaknesses and taking steps to address them.
Whether your students are in their first or final year, this indispensable resource will support them in building the writing skills they need to succeed at university and beyond.
| Acknowledgements |
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vi | |
| About this book |
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viii | |
| How to use this book |
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ix | |
| Shape new habits and ways of thinking |
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x | |
| Why excellent writing matters for students |
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xi | |
| Writing as an employability skill |
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xiii | |
| Writing strategies are highly personal |
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xiv | |
| What to write -- not so `personal' |
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xv | |
| Where are you now? |
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xvi | |
| Using advice and support services |
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xix | |
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105 | (1) |
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Quick style guide for academic writing |
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106 | (1) |
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Homophones to watch out for |
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107 | (1) |
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Habits shaper: Track your good intentions |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (2) |
| List of 20+ benefits I can gain from improving my writing |
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112 | (2) |
| Where to find out more |
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114 | (4) |
| References and bibliography |
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118 | (2) |
| Index |
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120 | (5) |
| Notes |
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125 | |
Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.
