Writing Skills in Nursing and Healthcare
A Guide to Completing Successful Dissertations and Theses
- Dena Bain Taylor - University of Toronto, Canada
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.
excellent for anyone new to writing dissertations
The book will help students and qualified nurses to be confident in completing a dissertation. Easy to follow guidance.
This books clearly guides the student throughout each stage of writing a dissertation and will be useful for post graduate students. The overview at the start of each chapter is a useful tool to guide the reader. I can see this being useful as a practical resource a student can dip in and out of when completing a dissertation.
This book gives practical approach to structure dissertations at masters and doctoral level. This can be essential guide for international doctoral students.
Used as a recommneded book for students who need extra support as part of the persoanl tutor role.
An excellent book providing useful guidance to healthcare students completing advanced level dissertations and theses.
Very good textbook for supporting development of writing at university level. Interesting textbook.
gives some good clear tips on writing for healthcare.
A useful resouce that third year studetns will find helpful.
This is a lovely clear book. It doesn't talk down to the student, but gives practical and useful advice on dissertation writing. A must for all M level dissertation students as well as PhD students
