The Good Writing Guide for Education Students (SAGE Study Skills Series) - Softcover

Wyse, Dominic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412948592 ISBN 13: 9781412948593

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Whether you are returning to studying after a break, or need help adjusting your writing skills to meet the needs of your education course, this practical, down-to-earth guide will help you improve your literacy skills. Aimed specifically at students in education courses, this book uses examples of students' work to highlight common problems, and provides guidance on how to improve. There are handy lists of 'Dos and Don'ts’ and lots of examples.

About this title

About the Author

Dominic Wyse is Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at University College London (UCL), Institute of Education (IOE), and Academic Head of the Department of Learning and Leadership. Dominic is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAoSS), an elected member of the British Educational Research Association (BERA) Council, and a fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). The main focus of Dominic’s research is curriculum and pedagogy. Key areas of work are the teaching of writing, reading and creativity. Dominic has extensive experience of funded research projects which he has disseminated in numerous peer-reviewed research journal articles and books. These include major international research volumes for which he is the lead editor (e.g. The SAGE Handbook of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment), and bestselling books for students, teachers and educators  (e.g. Teaching English, Language and Literacy - 3rd Edition). His most recent book is A Guide to Early Years and Primary Teaching  (published by SAGE). He has been an editor, and on the editorial board, of internationally recognised research journals. He is currently an editor of the Curriculum Journal, one of the journals of the British Educational Research Association (BERA).

Review

'Dominic Wyse has created a concise text with the clear aim of improving writing for education students. It is accessible to students who are new to degree studies while containing relevant guidance for writers through to Masters level...the style is engaging and down-to-earth and Wyse is informed and experienced in his topic' - Literacy

'[This book] promotes the importance of thoughtful and thorough reading and research and how to do this critically and attentively... It offers straightforward, practical and sound advice that makes it an effective interactvie manual for both new undergraduate and Master's students' - Writing in Education

Praise for the First Edition:

'What a super little book this is. Like Eats, Shoots and Leaves, you pick it up thinking it’s going to be dull and very soon you’re engrossed... this pocket-sized book will be a boon to anyone writing essays, assignments, reports, research projects, dissertations, and theses' - Sara Bubb, in the Times Educational Supplement

'This book has something to offer almost every student, whether they are making their first attempt at academic writing or are accomplished writers who simply need the occasional point of reference. I will certainly be recommending it to my undergraduates' - ESCalate

'This is a super book. I particularly like the small size which makes it easy for students to keep a copy close to hand at all times. It is well-paced in bite-size chunks with really useful, practical tips for the modern student. The 'Top Tips' are a terrific idea. It will be helpful to all students, not just those in Education disciplines' - Dr Mary Kellett, The Open University

'There are strong links to the writer's own experiences and this immediately means you relate to him, and also believe him! The Key Facts and Top Tips throughout each chapter are great. I wish I had read this at the start of my course!' - Catherine Trew, Student Teacher

Edition details

• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412948592
• ISBN 13: 9781412948593
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192