A Student Guide to Writing Research Reports, Papers, Theses and Dissertations

This guide provides students with the guidance, advice, and key tips needed to write successful research reports, theses, or dissertations. It covers each element of an academic paper, including the introduction, literature review, method, results, discussion, and more, and offers instructions and advice for three different levels of report writing experience. With examples and exercises to test understanding, it is an essential resource for students writing academic papers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide for students combines all the guidance, advice, and essential tips needed to write successful research reports, theses, or dissertations, exploring in detail each of the elements involved in crafting an academic paper. The book will guide you through all the key sections of a report, including the introduction, literature review, method, results, discussion, and more. Each chapter contains step-by-step instructions and valuable advice tailored to three different levels of report writing experience: 'The Basics' covers the fundamental purpose and structure of each section, as well as the most common mistakes, 'Refinements' helps you develop your report writing skills beyond the basics, adding polish and depth, and 'Advanced' offers advice and insight into the most complex issues in report writing. In addition to the guidance, the book includes examples to demonstrate the principles of report writing in action and exercises to test your understanding as you learn.

An indispensable reference for any student embarking on the writing of an academic paper, A Student Guide to Writing Research Reports, Papers, Theses, and Dissertations is the perfect resource to be utilized as part of independent study or when working closely with a supervisor.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367621049