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About the author Author's acknowledgements Publisher's acknowledgements Introduction: Do as we say, not as we do Part 1: Establishing the basics Chapter 1: Developing good writing skills Chapter 2: Giving markers what they want Chapter 3: Getting started with academic writing Part 2: The research phase Chapter 4: Learning how to read Chapter 5: Libraries are more than just books Chapter 6: Turning reading into notes Chapter 7: The importance of critical thinking Part 3: Getting ready to write Chapter 8: The bare bones of academic writing structures Chapter 9: How to create a plan Part 4: The writing phase Chapter 10: The conventions of academic writing Chapter 11: The basics of sentences and paragraphs Chapter 12: Good grammar Chapter 13: Punctuation matters Chapter 14: Spelling it right Chapter 15: Expanding your vocabulary Part 5: Editing and other essentials Chapter 16: The importance of the post-writing phases Chapter 17: Never ever plagiarise Chapter 18: Quotations, citations and references Part 6: Maximising your potential Chapter19: The elements and advantages of good presentation Chapter 20: Making the most of feedback Chapter 21: Essays in exams Conclusion: Take the advice but be yourself
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