... 56-60 61-65 66 -70 71 -75
Scores on a verbal reasoning test
Figure 13 .7 A frequency polygon
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Use question stems (Polit and Hungler 1995) to help define your
enquiry.’ ... What information did they include
under the different sections? Is any information missing? Is it
clear?
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For articles in books:
°
a...
... when choosing
colours for your visuals:
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Writing for Teaching and Learning
Writing as an Aid to Learning
Writing is a dynamic process in which the written word is the end point.
Writing an ... times to take medicines.
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Present information in chunks
Group bits of information together that have some sort of common link –
so advice on kee...
... format of a letter
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°
There are four stages in writing such
documents – preparation, planning,
drafting and editing.
°
Good writing skills involve the ability ...
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What is the purpose of your report?
Think about why you are writing the report. The most common reasons
for writing a report are:
°...
... printed version for yourself.
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sharing skills and expertise
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highlighting issues for debate
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providing an update on clinical practice.
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Contributing ... clinical practice by:
°
disseminating your research findings
°
reporting on the application of theory to practice
°
challenging existing beliefs.
°
Enhancing your career by:...
... collaborative writing. Writing and submit-
ting a proposal. Ten tips to beat writer’s block.
Articles for the Media
Aspects of writing for the media. Finding a market. Writing a
query letter. Writing ... dis
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seminating information, sharing ideas and initiating debate
amongst health professionals.
The main section of this part of the book looks at differ-
ent aspects of wri...
... stu
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dents’ thinking about the subject is developed through the process of se
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lecting and organising information into a cohesive account. Studying in
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Introduction ...
lecturers.
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°
Writing a conclusion and not an introduction.
°
Writing an introduction that bears no relation to the question
o...
... radiating lines to add in detail.
Be concise and use keywords only.
Use colour or different styles of lettering to differentiate between main
topics and subtopics.
136 WRITING SKILLS IN PRACTICE ... note-taking itself is one way of starting to memorise
the material. Rereading notes at regular intervals helps to consolidate the
retention of this information.
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... of the client.
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A basic principle for any health record is to ensure that information is
filed chronologically. This will help users in identifying the current epi
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sode ...
Summaries
A large amount of information is often gathered at the assessment stage.
Writing a summary helps the clinician in communicating the key findings
in a succinct...
...
context in which it is being used.
Writing Skills in Practice
A Practical Guide for Health Professionals
Diana Williams
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
London and New York
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7 Writing as an Aid to Learning 123
8 Preparing Materials for Teaching 140
Teaching and Learning Skills in Context:
9 Note-taking 153...