Student Success - Critical Reading and Writing for Postgradu ...

Mike Wallace

• 15 mei 2026
• 9781036238988

Samenvatting:

Step into academic success with Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates, your trusted companion for reviewing and writing convincingly about the research literature. This detailed guide takes you through the essentials: deciding what to read, developing techniques for evaluating the claims in texts, building strong arguments through structured literature reviews and dissertations, and writing convincingly for your readers and assessors. With practical tools, advice on using AI, and worked examples, this book provides everything you need for approaching academic work with a critical eye and a clear voice.

You will learn:
• Strategies for critically reading and analysing academic texts.
• Step-by-step methods for developing convincing written arguments.
• Strategies for planning, structuring, and writing your literature reviews and dissertation.
• Ways of responding effectively to your supervisor’s feedback.

Supplemented by online self-study materials, this book is ideal for postgraduates in the social sciences and beyond, keen to develop their skills and academic confidence.

Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.