Julio Gimenez

Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Combining the theory and practice of academic writing, this book helps you to master the basics of writing at university. It equips you with the skills needed to examine cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking and includes essential information on referencing your work correctly and avoiding plagiarism.

A comprehensive writing toolkit for students of nursing, midwifery, health and social care, it provides a step-by-step approach to a whole range of genres specific to these disciplines, going beyond the traditional academic essay to include care critiques, action plans, portfolios and systemic reviews as well as complex argumentative writing and the undergraduate dissertation proposal. It also offers help with texts for professional development such as portfolios and conference abstracts.

Supporting you throughout your degree, this new edition includes:
- A new section on making effective notes;
- An updated section on reflection including the latest reflective models;
- A wider range of examples covering areas such as mental health, children and learning disabilities in nursing and midwifery care; and
- A self-assessment quiz and achievement chart to help you track your learning as you work through the book.

Written in a lively, engaging and accessible style, this book is an invaluable companion for students at all levels, and will give you the confidence to succeed on your course.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350409255
• Artikelnr.: 69763406

Autorenporträt

Julio Gimenez is Head of the University of Westminster's Professional Language Centre, where he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English language and academic literacy.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction PART 1: THE ESSENTIALS OF ACADEMIC WRITING Test your Writing
Skills 1. An Introduction to Academic Writing 2. Exploring Academic Genres
3. Processes in Academic Writing PART 2: WRITING GENRES IN NURSING AND
MIDWIFERY 4. How to Write a Reflective Essay 5. How to Write a Care
Critique 6. How to Write an Argument 7. How to Write Other Genres PART 3:
WORKING WITH TEXTS 8. Variety in Writing 9. Avoiding Plagiarism 10.
Referencing Systems 11. Conclusion: Putting it all Together Glossary of Key
Terms Further Readings and Resources Suggested Answers to Activities
References Index