| Description |
x, 206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. The SMART elements of communication -- 2. The writing PROCESS -- 3. Common errors in writing -- 4. References and bibliographies -- 5. Final rungs of the writing PROCESS -- 6. SMART ways for other routes in nursing -- Appendix A. A guide to APA style in reference lists and bibliographies -- Appendix B. Annotated references and bibliography: useful readings/reference tools |
| Summary |
This book is a guide for nurses and nursing students who wish to improve their writing skills. This second edition examines the essential elements of written communication and teaches readers how to apply the SMART approach to writing, using the five steps of Source, Message, Audience, Route and Tone. Following the latest APA style guidelines, the book illustrates the various forms of common written communication such as e-mail, letters, memos, reports, résumés, briefs, articles and research papers. The book also includes many useful sample documents and helpful, skill-testing exercises |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-198) and index |
| Subject |
Communication.
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Authorship.
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Writing.
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Nursing.
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Nursing -- Authorship.
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Report writing.
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Writing.
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| Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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Problems and Exercises.
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| Author |
Entwistle, Cheryl.
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| LC no. |
00002355 |
| ISBN |
0920513352 |
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