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Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students
 
 
Palgrave Macmillan
 
 
 
21 May 2007
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Description

This book combines the theory and practice of academic writing for nursing and midwifery students. Helping students analyze the basics of academic writing, examining cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking, Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students is an invaluable resource for students throughout their study programs.


Reviews

'I know of no other book which incorporates all the sections that this one does.' - Karen Holland, School of Nursing, University of Salford, UK

'I don't think that I have come across a book before which provides so much detail and so many examples.' - Claire Hale, Dame Kathleen Raven Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Leeds, UK

'I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and think it will make a useful contribution to the market in this area.' - Jan Draper, Programme Director, RCN Institute, UK


Contents

PART 1: THE ESSENTIALS OF ACADEMIC WRITING
Academic Writing: An Introduction
Exploring Academic Genres
Writing Processes in Academic Writing
PART 2: WRITING GENRES IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY.
How to Write a Reflective Essay
How to Write a Care Critique
How to Write an Argument
How to Write Other Genres
PART 3: WORKING WITH TEXTS
Variation in Writing
Avoiding Plagiarism
Referencing Systems
Achievements Chart
Glossary
Further Reading and Resources
Suggested Answers to Exercises
References
Index


Authors

JULIO GIMENEZ is a lecturer in English for Academic Purposes at Middlesex University, UK, where he provides language and learning support mainly to nursing and midwifery students and international postgraduates. He previously taught on the Bridging Diploma at the Language Centre of Royal Holloway, University of London, and in various EAP programmes in Argentina and Brazil. He has published in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), business communication and writing pedagogy.


Value Packs

Great Ways to Learn Anatomy and Physiology and Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students Value Pack (ISBN: 978-0-230-24194-7)

An invaluable resource for nursing and midwifery students, containing Great Ways to Learn Anatomy and Physiology, by Charmaine McKissock, a refreshing and effective approach to learning basic anatomy and physiology, and Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students, by Julio Gimenez, helping students to analyze the basics of academic writing.

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