Brilliant writing tips for students / Julia Copus

Held in a box titled "Pocket study skills" on the general shelf

Includes index.

Acknowledgements * Introduction * Full Stop or Comma? * The Comma * The Colon * The Semicolon * The Apostrophe * What Makes a Sentence a Sentence? * The Secret of Clear Sentences * How to Build a Paragraph * Using Topic Sentences to Define your Paragraphs * Maintaining Clarity in Longer Sentences * Parallel Sentence Structure * Placing Key Concepts at the End of a Sentence * Beware of Overusing Abstract Nouns * Can I Use the First Person (I)? * How to Improve your Writing Style a Checklist * Useful Phrases for Essay Writing * Index

With tips on punctuation, style, grammar and essay structure, this handy guide provides succinct and practical guidance on students most common areas of concern in their written work. Each tip is supplemented by authentic examples of student writing, suggested re-writes, and appropriate self-help exercises.