Writing at University

by Creme, Phyllis; Lea, Mary R.

• ISBN13: 9780335213252
• ISBN10: 0335213251
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-01
• Publisher: Open University Press

Summary

Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. Writing is seen as a tool for learning as well as a product to be assessed. The importance of what you yourself can bring as a writer to your academic writing is stressed throughout the book.

Author Biography

Dr Phyllis Creme is research fellow in student writing at the University of Sussex and has many years experience of working with students and tutors on writing and learning development in higher education.

Mary R. Lea is a lecturer at the Open University in the Institute of Educational Technology. She has extensive experience of both supporting students with their writing and researching in the field of writing and learning.

Table of Contents

You and university writing
First thoughts on writing assignments
Writing for different courses
Beginning with the title
Reading as part of writing
Organizing and shaping your writing
Putting yourself into your academic writing
Putting it together
Completing the assignment and preparing for next time
Using different kinds of writing
Using learning journals and other exploratory writing
References
Index.