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. With clear explanations, summaries and exercises, this accessible book will be an invaluable companion for the mature student.

'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

PART I: THE MAIN PICTURE
Understanding a Text
Writing an Essay
PART II: WRITING FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES
Style
Letters
Creative Writing
Articles
Reports
Summaries
Oral Presentations
Exams
PART III: NUTS AND BOLTS
Writing Clear Sentences
Using Punctuation
Getting Conversation on Paper
Spelling Strategies
Understanding Parts of Speech
Typical Errors
PART IV: MOVING ON
Your CV
Covering Letters for Job Applications

JEAN ROSE has specialized 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.