... 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 ... points.
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meet up again to check out your lists. Your list might include
things like improving accuracy, filing notes and keeping your...
... 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:
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disseminating your research findings
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reporting on the application of theory to practice
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challenging existing beliefs.
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Enhancing your career by:...
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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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various writing demands arising in such teaching and learning contexts. It
covers topics as far-ranging as effective note-taking, preparing teaching
materia...
... 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...
... 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.
1 36 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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... 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 keep...
... format of a letter
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There are four stages in writing such
documents – preparation, planning,
drafting and editing.
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Good writing skills involve the ability ... copy.
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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 a...
...
forms or charts used in tests, investigations or procedures
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consent forms signed by the client giving permission for
investigations
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making referrals to other ... 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...