The Mature Student's Guide to Writing
2nd Edition
Published on 15. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-1-4039-8995-6 (ISBN)
Description
Students more familiar with failure than success can carry inhibiting levels of fear, and mature students are twice as likely to drop out of Higher Education in their first year than younger students. Through its use of conversational and supportive tones, "The Mature Student's Guide to Writing" puts readers at ease assisting the transition to academic study. The author makes no assumptions in terms of readers' prior knowledge - explanations are full, and each chapter contains an introduction and a summary. There are also exercises and many examples of students' writing. This accessible book will be an invaluable companion for the mature student, guiding them through what they need to know in order to write clear English.
Students more familiar with failure than success can carry inhibiting levels of fear, and mature students are twice as likely to drop out of Higher Education in their first year than younger students. Through its use of conversational and supportive tones, "The Mature Student's Guide to Writing" puts readers at ease assisting the transition to academic study. The author makes no assumptions in terms of readers' prior knowledge - explanations are full, and each chapter contains an introduction and a summary. There are also exercises and many examples of students' writing. This accessible book will be an invaluable companion for the mature student, guiding them through what they need to know in order to write clear English.
Students more familiar with failure than success can carry inhibiting levels of fear, and mature students are twice as likely to drop out of Higher Education in their first year than younger students. Through its use of conversational and supportive tones, "The Mature Student's Guide to Writing" puts readers at ease assisting the transition to academic study. The author makes no assumptions in terms of readers' prior knowledge - explanations are full, and each chapter contains an introduction and a summary. There are also exercises and many examples of students' writing. This accessible book will be an invaluable companion for the mature student, guiding them through what they need to know in order to write clear English.
Reviews / Votes
'I thoroughly enjoyed the author's style of writing. She combines a firm and clear sense of how things should be done with some light touches of humour. The tone is approachable and supportive and I feel that this is one of the best selling points for the book. The combination of occasional short, decisive sentences adds to the tone of authority within the work.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'Having taught mature - return-to-study - students and participated in research into mature students' experiences of nurse education, I realize only too well their insecurities over writing coursework assignments. This book is aimed at all such students...a very useful study guide...' - Christine Webb, Journal of Advanced Nursing'I thoroughly enjoyed the author's style of writing. She combines a firm and clear sense of how things should be done with some light touches of humour. The tone is approachable and supportive and I feel that this is one of the best selling points for the book. The combination of occasional short, decisive sentences adds to the tone of authority within the work.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'Having taught mature - return-to-study - students and participated in research into mature students' experiences of nurse education, I realize only too well their insecurities over writing coursework assignments. This book is aimed at all such students...a very useful study guide...' - Christine Webb, Journal of Advanced Nursing
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Gordonsville
United States
Publishing group
Palgrave USA
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
425 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-8995-6 (9781403989956)
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Jean Rose
The Mature Student's Guide to Writing
Book
07/2012
3rd Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
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Jean Rose
The Mature Student's Guide to Writing
Book
12/2001
Palgrave Macmillan
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Person
Jean Rose has specialised in teaching mature students in higher, further and community education. She is currently an Associate Lecturer with The Open University, UK, and is also a freelance writer.
Jean Rose has specialised in teaching mature students in higher, further and community education. She is currently an Associate Lecturer with The Open University, UK, and is also a freelance writer.
Jean Rose has specialised in teaching mature students in higher, further and community education. She is currently an Associate Lecturer with The Open University, UK, and is also a freelance writer.
Content
Acknowledgements Who is This Book For? How to Use This Book If You Think You May Be Dyslexic PART I: THE BIG PICTURE Taking Note Writing an Essay Quoting and Referencing PART II: WRITING FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES Style Summaries Letters Creative Writing Reports Articles Oral Presentations Exam Essays PART III: THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF GOOD WRITING Verbs and Other Parts of Speech Writing Clear Sentences Punctuation Getting Conversation on Paper PART IV: MOVING ON Your CV Letters and Statements for Job Applications Appendix 1: Spelling Strategies Appendix 2: Common Confusions Answers Bibliography Index