Students must write

If one is to do well as a student and progress in a chosen career, the ability to express oneself clearly, concisely and persuasively in written form is a necessary skill. Students Must Write is a guide to better writing for students of all subjects. This edition provides straightforward advice on many key aspects of writing such as scholarly works, letters and applications, tests and short talks. The book also offers basic assistance in choosing and using words, writing for easy reading, punctuation and spelling. Robert Barrass also walks students through how to write a dissertation or short paper - from the use of numbers, tables and illustrations to support writing to citing sources and listing bibliographic details correctly.