Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students

2. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-230-28518-7
Verlag: Macmillan Education

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Book

Reihe: Palgrave Study Skills

The new edition of this popular book combines the theory and practice of academic writing for nursing and midwifery students. Developing understanding of the basics of academic writing and cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking, this text is an invaluable resource for learners at all levels.

Zielgruppe

Lower undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gimenez, Julio

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART 1: THE ESSENTIALS OF ACADEMIC WRITING.- An Introduction to Academic Writing.- Exploring Academic Genres.- Processes in Academic Writing.- PART 2: WRITING GENRES IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY.- How to Write a Reflective Essay.- How to Write a Care Critique.- How to Write an Argument.- How to Write Other Genres.- PART 3: WORKING WITH TEXTS.- Variety in Writing.- Avoiding Plagiarism.- Referencing Systems.- Conclusion: Putting it all Together.- Achievements Chart.- Glossary of Key Terms.- Further Readings and Resources.- Suggested Answers to Activities.- References.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

JULIO GIMENEZ is a Lecturer in English Language and Academic Writing at the Centre for English Language Education, University of Nottingham, UK. His research interests are in the areas of academic literacies, workplace communication, and discourse analysis. His publications have appeared in international journals and edited collections in his areas of interest.