The third edition of this well-respected guide will help students of all subjects to write more clearly and more effectively, with valuable advice on how to:

make good notes

find information, cite sources and list references

write better coursework assignments

achieve higher grades in tests and examinations

prepare a well-organised dissertation, long essay, term paper, project report or thesis

write effective letters and applications

Written by an esteemed author with many years of experience of helping students improve key writing skills, this text also includes straightforward guidance on word choice and the new challenges and opportunities afforded by the use of computers. Exercises are also provided for students to put the theories into practice, either individually or in group work.