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Student writers should be aiming to write like professionals in their subject - which, after all, is one purpose for which they are taking a degree course. <big>'''Further tips directly for students writing for the purposes of [[Higher Education]], including those thinking of applying, are at [[Good academic writing]]'''</big>. | Student writers should be aiming to write like professionals in their subject - which, after all, is one purpose for which they are taking a degree course. <big>'''Further tips directly for students writing for the purposes of [[Higher Education]], including those thinking of applying, are at [[Good academic writing]]'''</big>. | ||
− | + | You may also want to see [[Orwell's Rules of style]] and [[correctness]]. | |
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Revision as of 01:27, 27 April 2007
The best writers may be born, not made. But all writers can improve the way they write. Like many craft skills, writing it takes a lifetime to develop the ability to write well, and it is more a matter of learning than teaching, I can't teach you how to write; you can learn, and I can help you to learn.
However, if you are searching for some rules, you may like to look at some simple principles.
All good writing is original - that is, it is different, so you must find your own 'voice'.
Good writers think about their readers. So a student writer should think about the teacher who is reading the assignment. If you can write in a way that your teacher likes, you will on the whole do better.
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All good writers think about why they are writing - be clear about why you are writing, and you will write more clearly.
Student writers should be aiming to write like professionals in their subject - which, after all, is one purpose for which they are taking a degree course. Further tips directly for students writing for the purposes of Higher Education, including those thinking of applying, are at Good academic writing.
You may also want to see Orwell's Rules of style and correctness.