Writing for University

Cover
Contents
Introduction
1 Writing myths and realities
Part 1 Understand your context
	2 What academic writing looks like
	3 Understanding your context and purpose
	Summary
Part 2 Write critically
	4 Critical and non-critical writing
	5 Things to avoid
	Summary
Part 3 Use your sources correctly and effectively
	6 Using their words: quotation
	7 Using your words: paraphrase and summary
	8 Using verbs to show you understand your sources
	9 Referencing styles and techniques
	10 Avoiding accidental plagiarism
	Summary
Part 4 Let your own voice shine through
	11 Creating an original argument
	12 Making your own voice clear
	13 Using verbs to show your own position
	14 Using ‘I’ and ‘we’
	15 Expressing levels of certainty and caution
	Summary
Part 5 Write for your reader
	16 Creating a clear assignment structure
	17 Structuring paragraphs
	18 Developing a clear writing style
	19 Using words precisely
	Summary
Part 6 Redraft and polish your work
	20 Drafting and redrafting
	21 Proofreading and polishing
	Summary
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References
Useful sources
Index