Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students: Edition 4

· Bloomsbury Publishing
Ebook
264
Pages

About this ebook

Combining the theory and practice of academic writing, this book helps you to master the basics of writing at university. It equips you with the skills needed to examine cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking and includes essential information on referencing your work correctly and avoiding plagiarism.

A comprehensive writing toolkit for students of nursing, midwifery, health and social care, it provides a step-by-step approach to a whole range of genres specific to these disciplines, going beyond the traditional academic essay to include care critiques, action plans, portfolios and systemic reviews as well as complex argumentative writing and the undergraduate dissertation proposal. It also offers help with texts for professional development such as portfolios and conference abstracts.

Supporting you throughout your degree, this new edition includes:
- A new section on making effective notes;
- An updated section on reflection including the latest reflective models;
- A wider range of examples covering areas such as mental health, children and learning disabilities in nursing and midwifery care; and
- A self-assessment quiz and achievement chart to help you track your learning as you work through the book.

Written in a lively, engaging and accessible style, this book is an invaluable companion for students at all levels, and will give you the confidence to succeed on your course.

About the author

Julio Gimenez is Principal Lecturer, English Language and Academic & Professional Literacies, Westminster Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation, University of Westminster. His research interests are in the areas of academic literacies, workplace communication, and discourse analysis. His publications have appeared in international journals and edited collections in his areas of interest.

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