How to write well : a guide for health and social care students / / edited by June Keeling, Hazel M. Chapman and Julie Williams

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910826392703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Maidenhead, Berkshire : , : Open University Press, , 2013
• ISBN: 0-335-24494-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (202 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): KeelingJune; ChapmanHazel M <1957-> (Hazel Margaret); WilliamsJulie
• Disciplina: 808.2
• Soggetti: Health - Authorship; Social service - Authorship
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: How to Write Well: A guide for health and social care students; How to Write Well: A guide for health and social care students; Praise for this book; Contents; Contributors; Acknowledgements; List of tables; List of figures; 1 Introduction; How to use the book; Structure of the book; 2 Preparing to write; Introduction; The psychology of writing; How to reduce stress and anxiety; Why writing is important for learning; Why do you want to write well?; A space of one's own; Getting started and finishing well; Reading for writing (and other sources of inspiration); Feedback for success; Accessing learning supportConclusion; References; 3 Basic writing and essay planning skills; Introduction; Writing for a purpose; Demonstrating your learning through academic writing; The rules of academic writing; Demonstrating thinking through academic writing; Essay writing; Planning, writing and structuring the main body; How to phrase your work: to quote or not to quote?; Making the most of your conclusion; Using feedback to improve your writing; Conclusion; References; 4 Advancing yourwriting skills; Introduction; What is different about writing at university?; Levels of academic writingHow to think differently and write at the next level; Descriptive writing; What is explanation?; What is argument?; What is analysis?; What is evaluation?; What is synthesis?; Conclusion; ; Web resources; References; 5 What is reflective writing?; Introduction; What is reflection?; Why reflect?; Types of reflection; Reflective models; How to use a reflective model; How to write reflectively; Critical reflective writing; How to structure a reflective essay; Conclusion; References; 6 Writing for practice; Introduction; How is writing for practice different from academic writing?Why is it important that records are well written?; What is a record?; What should be recorded?; How should the information be recorded?; Confidentiality, access and disclosure; What role do records have in complaints and legal claims?; Writing a report or statement; Conclusion; References; 7 Presenting your writing in different formats; Introduction; Essays; Oral presentations/examinations; Poster presentation; Dissertation; Portfolio development; Writing for publication; Conclusion; Referenc; 8 Students' experiences of writing; IntroductionPersonal motivations for writing; Finding out what to expect from writing; Learning how to write well in health and social care; Advice for other students; 9 Eight simple rules for writing in health and social care; Introduction; Rule 1 Write; Rule 2 Plan your writing; Rule 3 Proofread and edit your writing; Rule 4 L ook it up; Rule 5 Reflect; Rule 6 R ecord the care you give; Rule 7 Prepare; Rule 8 Enjoy yourself; Final thoughts; Advert; Back Cover
• Sommario/riassunto: This practical guide will demystify academic writing for health and social care students so they will feel confident submitting their assignments.