As a built environment student you are likely to be required to research write & submit a dissertation as a core component of your degree studies. As a vocational profession students of the built environment often have strong practical aspirations. Writing a Built Environment Dissertation provides practical guidance & will help to steer you into a position where you can develop a good dissertation by mixing your practical strengths with more theoretical tools. The book is ordered around a common dissertation structure: that is it starts with material that should be in the introduction & finishes with material that should be in the conclusion. Each chapter provides a commentary on the kind of information that you should put in each chapter of your dissertation supported by a variety of examples using a range of methodological designs. The book has a strong focus on data collection data analysis reliability & validity -- all areas where student dissertations are often weak. Material that will help you think about study skills & ethics is embedded throughout the book & the chapters on qualitative & quantitative analysis will show you how to carry out a rigorous analysis while avoiding some of the complexity in statistical work. If you are an under-graduate student in the final year of an honours degree programme in the built environment or perhaps a student at masters or Ph D level & have been away from academic study for some time then this book will help you to write a more innovative & thorough dissertation. ...

Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses both undergraduate & Masters. Its likely to be the largest single piece of work youll have to submit
- & also the hardest! Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical & theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences from anthropology to law psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic to researching the literature utilising your supervisor managing your time & structuring & writing your dissertation youll be able to avoid all the common mistakes & stay on top of your workload throughout the process. Youll also find tips on the best way to reference your work & expert advice on presentation & binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation. Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers: Part I: What is a Dissertation? Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a Dissertation Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation Chapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation Chapter 4: Getting Started Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question Dissertation Type & Considering Ethics Chapter 6: Reading Efficiently & Taking Useful Notes Part III: Getting On With Your Research Chapter 7: Researching in Libraries & the Using the Internet Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical Data Chapter 9: Analysing Data & Drawing Conclusions Chapter 10: Staying on Track Part IV: Writing & Polishing Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation Chapter 13: Writing Effectively Chapter 14: References Bibliographies & Appendices Chapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation Part V: Managing The Overall Experience Chapter 16: Your Work Habits Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically & Emotionally Chapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid Chapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation Chapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist
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So youve always wanted to write a novel & youve decided that this is the year to do it. The question is; where do you start? Perhaps you have an idea of plotline of lead characters & of the books intended readership. Or perhaps not. Regardless of how much preparation you have or havent completed if you are looking for a resource to support you on your novel writing journey then this is the guide for you. Writing a Novel: The Essential Guide will walk you through each of the steps that you need to take to turn your creative story ideas into a well rounded publishable book. It will help you address those important initial questions such as; what genre of fiction am I best equipped to write? & how can I ensure my characters sound real when they speak?. With individual chapters dedicated to each stage of the novel writing journey readers can systematically work through this guide as they embark upon their own creative writing process. Each stage is explained in a step-by-step manner taking the fear out of mastering the craft of novel writing & supporting readers as they themselves turn their ideas into polished stories. ...

Includes: advice on perfecting dialogue plot & endings Turn your bright idea into a brilliant novel With a published author
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This book is a practical guide to the process of play-writing from the original inspiration through plotting structuring & characterisation to the successful realisation of the idea. This revised edition

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In love with romance novels? Youre not alone! Romance is todays most popular fiction genre accounting for more than half of all mass market fiction sold. If youre looking to make a serious effort at writing a romance & getting it published in todays multifaceted markets you need to learn as much as you can about this highly successful field especially how to create the perfect heroes & heroines. Now in this easy step-by-step guide a top romance editor gives you the know-how you need to succeed as a romance novelist! Writing A Romance Novel For Dummies is perfect for both beginning & more accomplished writers who are looking to get the leading edge on writing a romance novel & get it published. Leslie Wainger Executive Editor at Harlequin Books explains what it takes to become the next Nora Roberts providing the techniques you need to: * Select a pseudonym * Write a compelling heartfelt story * Find the right agent & publisher * Submit a manuscript * Market your novel * Join clubs & associations Packed with insider advice this plain-English guide helps you grasp the building blocks of a great romance providing practical tips on the craft of writing as well as savvy pointers on how to hook your reader from page one write with passion & shape a proposal that will wow agents & editors. You get lots of expert tips on analyzing the marketplace creating compelling characters & finding your own voice. Wainger also: * Demystifies the sub-genres of the romance world from historical contemporary & multicultural to paranormal romantic suspense & Christian/inspirational * Explains plotting pacing & writing those crucial love scenes * Discusses how to conduct research assign credits & get permissions * Helps you decide whether its best to write alone or with a partner Complete with a manuscript preparation checklist tips for revising your work smoothly & successfully guidance in understanding & negotiating a contract & a list of romance writing resources Writing A Romance Novel For Dummies is your one-stop guide to becoming a published novelist! ...

This friendly & accessible workbook takes you through a series of activities that will help you to gather information about your self & condense it into the format required to complete your UCAS personal statement for university. You will use a seven step process that will build your confidence & help you create a compelling personal statement. Reading the book is like being in a coaching session with the author; the tone is light & supportive & you will be carried along through specific exercises that culminate in the completion of a really effective Personal Statement. Collect it
- identify your positive traits skills abilities & accomplishments & feel confident about promoting yourself on paper. Expand it
- create a 'degree

Specification profile' to see what the departments are looking for with respect to the courses that interest you. Prove it
- evidence of your skills by listing examples from your life inside & outside education. Think about what you are offering in terms of strengths & what needs further development. Draft it
- note down your findings so far & start thinking about how to structure them. Build it
- begin building the structure of your statement & formulate your sentences. Review it
- read hints about structure spelling grammar punctuation & formatting plus guidance on receiving feedback. Submit it
- a last chance for reflection re-jigging & refining; & for reassurance before you submit your statement!








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This book is bursting with quizzes games & rhymes to help 5-6 year olds practise & develop their writing skills in a playful & stimulating way. * Quizzes games & rhymes to make step-by-step learning playful & stimulating * Parents tips to enable you to steer your child successfully through the new & challenging concepts * Further activities provide a wealth of cheerful inexpensive ideas for incorporating learning skills into everyday life. ...

Fun Farmyard Learning uses brightly illustrated farm animals to introduce Writing. Parental notes explain the importance of each exercise & how to guide children through the new challenging concepts being introduced. * Pre-School activity book to introduce core areas of learning * Fun farmyard characters to make learning playful & stimulating * Parental notes to explain each exercise ...

Fun Farmyard Learning uses brightly illustrated farm animals to introduce Writing. Parental notes explain the importance of each exercise & how to guide children through the new challenging concepts being introduced. * Pre-School activity book to introduce core areas of learning * Fun farmyard characters to make learning playful & stimulating * Parental notes to explain each exercise ...