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Writing Skills in Nursing and Healthcare
A Guide to Completing Successful Dissertations and Theses



October 2014 | 176 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

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.


 
Introduction to the Graduate Student Experience
 
Developing the Supervisory Relationship and Opportunities for Funding
 
Critical Reading and Writing: Essential Strategies
 
The Thesis Proposal
 
Writing and Editing the Thesis
 
Writing the Introduction Chapter
 
Searching and Evaluating the Literature
 
Writing Up your Literature Review
 
Writing Up the Methods, Results, and Final Chapters
 
Disseminating your work: Presentations and Conferences
 
Disseminating Knowledge through Publication
 
Pulling into the Station: Final Tasks

excellent for anyone new to writing dissertations

Ms Sheila Stott
School of Education, Northumbria University
March 18, 2015

The book will help students and qualified nurses to be confident in completing a dissertation. Easy to follow guidance.

Mrs Dorothy Kupara
College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London
February 19, 2015

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.

Mrs Linda Robson
Faculty of Health, Edge Hill University
January 10, 2015

This book gives practical approach to structure dissertations at masters and doctoral level. This can be essential guide for international doctoral students.

Dr Munikumar R Venkatasalu
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bedfordshire University
January 6, 2015

Used as a recommneded book for students who need extra support as part of the persoanl tutor role.

Ms Susan Dray
Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales
January 5, 2015

An excellent book providing useful guidance to healthcare students completing advanced level dissertations and theses.

Dr Valerie Larkin
Public Health and Wellbeing, Northumbria University
December 23, 2014

Very good textbook for supporting development of writing at university level. Interesting textbook.

Miss Jacinta Kelly
Allied Hlth & Counselling (Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University
December 10, 2014

gives some good clear tips on writing for healthcare.

Mrs Lyn Jones
Health & Social Care (Cambridge), Anglia Ruskin University
November 27, 2014

A useful resouce that third year studetns will find helpful.

Miss Rachel Hart
School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, Cardiff University
November 27, 2014

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

Dr Joanne Pike
Institute for Health, Medical Sciences and Society, Glyndwr University
November 27, 2014