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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 ...
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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:
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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...
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aspects of writing for 30 3
finding a market 30 4 30 6
making an approach 30 6 30 8
writing your article 30 9 31 3
Books,
approaching a publisher
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checking the market 290
presenting a manuscript ... people
36 37
exceptions 37
protecting 208, 284, 30 3
Consent,
to disclosure of information 36
obtaining 47, 56–58
recording 52, 57, 64, 69
young people 36 37 ,...
... 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:...
... Write this down in a
statement. For example, ‘write 1500 word article on “The Role of the
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Health Visitor in Managing Feeding Difficulties in the Pre-School ... 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. Wri...
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Scores on a verbal reasoning test
Figure 13. 7 A frequency polygon
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MRSA.’ Do you agree? Is it possible to make this link? Questioning the
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Waiting times for day surgery
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... 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
i...
... 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...
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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...