Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students

Combining a theoretical approach with practical activities, this book is invaluable for nursing and midwifery students and will help them to master the basics of writing at university. It equips students with the skills needed to examine cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking and includes essential information on referencing correctly and avoiding plagiarism. Going beyond the traditional essay, it provides support and guidance on producing care critiques, action plans, portfolios and journal article reviews alongside complex argumentative writing and undergraduate dissertation proposals. This fourth edition supports nursing and midwifery students throughout their course, with new sections on making effective notes, writing abstracts and designing posters for conferences as well as a writing skills questionnaire to help assess their level and track their progress. It reflects the latest referencing styles and reflection models and includes more examples from mental health, children and learning disability nursing. Written in an engaging and accessible style, this is a comprehensive writing toolkit for students of nursing, midwifery, health and social care. Suitable for students of all levels, it is ideal for use in class or for independent study. Even more useful resources, videos and activities can be found on a companion website (www.worldsofenglish.com/).

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.

Introduction PART 1: THE ESSENTIALS OF ACADEMIC WRITING Test your Writing Skills 1. An Introduction to Academic Writing 2. Exploring Academic Genres 3. Processes in Academic Writing PART 2: WRITING GENRES IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 4. How to Write a Reflective Essay 5. How to Write a Care Critique 6. How to Write an Argument 7. How to Write Other Genres PART 3: WORKING WITH TEXTS 8. Variety in Writing 9. Avoiding Plagiarism 10. Referencing Systems 11. Conclusion: Putting it all Together Glossary of Key Terms Further Readings and Resources Suggested Answers to Activities References Index