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Developing a Productive Writing Plan
Start writing before you think you are ready
Research, Write, Repeat
When you start thinking about your research, you should begin writing about your research as a parallel, reflective process.
Write a Very Bad First Draft:
Source: ProQuest
Research, Write, Repeat
When you start thinking about your research, you should begin writing about your research as a parallel, reflective process.
Write a Very Bad First Draft:
- A "Zero Draft" is a draft none else needs to see.
- Write it as a way to capture your thoughts. It helps you get in the flow of continued, productive writing.
- Gives you something to edit later!
Source: ProQuest
A student's writing guide: how to plan and write successful essays by Gordon Taylor
Are you struggling to meet your coursework deadlines? Finding it hard to get to grips with your essay topics? Does your writing sometimes lack structure and style? Would you like to improve your grades? This text covers everything a student needs to know about writing essays and papers in the humanities and social sciences.
Starting from the common difficulties students face, it gives practical examples of all the stages necessary to produce a good piece of academic work:
• interpreting assignment topics
• drawing on your own experience and background
• reading analytically and taking efficient notes
• developing your argument through introductions, middles and conclusions
• evaluating and using online resources
• understanding the conventions of academic culture
• honing your ideas into clear, vigorous English. This book will provide you with all the tools and insights you need to write confident, convincing essays and coursework papers.
Find it in the Library catalog!
Are you struggling to meet your coursework deadlines? Finding it hard to get to grips with your essay topics? Does your writing sometimes lack structure and style? Would you like to improve your grades? This text covers everything a student needs to know about writing essays and papers in the humanities and social sciences.
Starting from the common difficulties students face, it gives practical examples of all the stages necessary to produce a good piece of academic work:
• interpreting assignment topics
• drawing on your own experience and background
• reading analytically and taking efficient notes
• developing your argument through introductions, middles and conclusions
• evaluating and using online resources
• understanding the conventions of academic culture
• honing your ideas into clear, vigorous English. This book will provide you with all the tools and insights you need to write confident, convincing essays and coursework papers.
Find it in the Library catalog!
Remember that you can always attend the Writing center's tutorials or individual sessions.
It is a space where writers of all levels can work on their papers and assignments while receiving help from writing center program faculty. They can help guide you through every stage of the writing process, from planning to revising.
Visit their official website and prepare your questions. They are ready to help whenever you need help.
It is a space where writers of all levels can work on their papers and assignments while receiving help from writing center program faculty. They can help guide you through every stage of the writing process, from planning to revising.
Visit their official website and prepare your questions. They are ready to help whenever you need help.
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Main Library
Block 5, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000
Phone: +7 (7172) 70-62-55
NU SoM Library
5/1 Kerey-Zhanibek Khandar St, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000
Phone: +7 (7172) 70-46-40
Website: https://library.nu.edu.kz
Email: library@nu.edu.kz