Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students

Combining the theory and practice of academic writing, Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students helps you to master the basics of writing at university. It equips you with the skills needed to examine cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking and includes essential information on referencing your work correctly and avoiding plagiarism.

A comprehensive writing toolkit for students of nursing, midwifery, health, and social care, it provides a step-by-step approach to a whole range of genres specific to these disciplines. It goes beyond the traditional academic essay to include care critiques, action plans, portfolios, and systemic reviews, as well as complex argumentative writing and the undergraduate dissertation proposal. It also offers help with texts for professional development such as portfolios and conference abstracts.

Supporting you throughout your degree, this new edition includes:

• A new section on making effective notes;
• An updated section on reflection including the latest reflective models;
• A wider range of examples covering areas such as mental health, children, and learning disabilities in nursing and midwifery care; and
• A self-assessment quiz and achievement chart to help you track your learning as you work through the book.

Written in a lively, engaging, and accessible style, Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students is an invaluable companion for students at all levels and will give you the confidence to succeed on your course.