Writing for university / Jeanne Godfrey.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- 1 Writing myths and realities -- Part 1 Understand your context -- 2 What academic writing looks like -- 3 Understanding your context and purpose -- Summary -- Part 2 Write critically -- 4 Critical and non-critical writing --- 5 Things to avoid -- Summary -- Part 3 Use your sources correctly and effectively -- 6 Using their words: quotation -- 7 Using your words: paraphrase and summary -- 8 Using verbs to show you understand your sources -- 9 Referencing styles and techniques -- 10 Avoiding accidental plagiarism -- Summary Part 4 Let your own voice shine through -- 11 Creating an original argument -- 12 Making your own voice clear -- 13 Using verbs to show your own position -- 14 Using 'I' and 'we' -- 15 Expressing levels of certainty and caution -- Summary -- Part 5 Write for your reader -- 16 Creating a clear assignment structure -- 17 Structuring paragraphs -- 18 Developing a clear writing style -- 19 Using words precisely -- Summary -- Part 6 Redraft and polish your work -- 20 Drafting and redrafting -- 21 Proofreading and polishing -- Summary -- End comments -- References -- Useful sources -- Index.

"This small, sharp and to-the-point guide shows students what academic writing looks like (and what it doesn't look like) and equips them with the tools and knowledge to tackle assignments with confidence"-- Provided by publisher.