Success in Academic Writing - (Bloomsbury Study Skills) 3rd Edition by Trevor Day (Paperback)

About the Book

"This step-by-step concise guide takes students through the writing process, covering core aspects of academic writing, from understanding the task and researching the topic through to composing a draft, editing copy and responding to feedback. Chapters feature numerous practical self-study activities, top tips and opportunities for reflection, alongside examples of good writing from a range of disciplines. By engaging with the text, students of all levels and disciplines will develop confidence, technique and clarity, as well as transferable skills that are highly valued by employers"--

Book Synopsis

Writing essays, reports, presentations, papers or dissertations makes up a substantial element of most undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree courses. Anything that makes the process easier and more effective can make a big difference to your success as a student.

Taking the reader through the writing process, from understanding the task, through researching, reading and planning, to drafting and composing, reviewing and finalising their copy, the book contains many self-study exercises that will help to develop confidence, technique and clarity of purpose as a writer, whether a first year social science student or a final year scientist or engineer. The book adopts an empowering approach - encouraging the student to find out what they need to know in order to be a successful writer in their discipline. Much more than a set of hints and tips, this book provides an all-encompassing approach to becoming a confident academic writer.

New for this edition:
- a section on managing your physical and mental state
-advice on a wider range of assignment types, including recorded presentations, such as vlogs, and blogs
-introduction to a wider range of strategies that students can employ while composing their work, including material to help students maintain their focus and concentration
- further approaches to developing criticality and creativity

Review Quotes

"If you only buy two books to use at university, make this one of them. Researching and writing well for different purposes is part of every career, and this book provides an easy-to-handle comprehensive guide you can use whenever you need it. I recommend this book to all my UK and international students." --Dr Marion Löffler, Cardiff University, UK

"This is an outstanding text, full of brilliant advice, guidance and tips. It is the best guide to academic writing I have seen and I will be recommending this to my own students." --Professor Gerry Czerniawski, University of East London

About the Author

Trevor Day is a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund at the University of Bath, where he is Academic Writing Co-ordinator. Originally a marine biologist, Trevor Day's career has included being a science lecturer, an educational consultant and a university tutor. Trevor holds a PhD in Education.