How to write well.
It is always said, that a person should have good and effective communication skills. Like verbal communication skills, it is equally important for a person to have good written communication skill.
Now the question arises, can all of us have good written skills? We say yes!
We always carry a purpose when we speak. Similarly, when we write we should have a purpose for it.
Normally our purpose falls into following categories
• To Inform
• To Educate
• To Entertain
• To Motivate
• To Persuade
Along with this basic aim you should also keep in mind the following things
Think About Your Readers' Needs
Whatever you are writing, your aim should be to make your text as clear as possible – to present your ideas clearly and concisely …show more content…
• Revise: Re-read and Revise as to what you have written in the draft. Try to find out whether your draft is making a logical sequence / sense or not.
• Relax: You are done with your writing now.
Get Feedback on Your Writing and Use It
Getting feedback from your supervisors as your writing progresses should already be a part of your work plan and your strategy for managing your writing.
Your supervisors may structure their feedback in a way that brings out the positives before going on to talk about any weaknesses. You will need to take a balanced approach - be pleased with the positives, but take seriously any weaknesses and listen to and act on any comments your supervisors might have for addressing these.
Be Realistic About What You Can Achieve
It is natural to be anxious about the quality of your work, but do not let this stop you writing or allow yourself to be caught in the trap of repeatedly revising the same section.
Remember that:
• you are just starting out as an academic writer - you should not expect, nor will your examiners expect, to see in your thesis the writing style of an experienced academic
It is always said, that a person should have good and effective communication skills. Like verbal communication skills, it is equally important for a person to have good written communication skill.
Now the question arises, can all of us have good written skills? We say yes!
We always carry a purpose when we speak. Similarly, when we write we should have a purpose for it.
Normally our purpose falls into following categories
• To Inform
• To Educate
• To Entertain
• To Motivate
• To Persuade
Along with this basic aim you should also keep in mind the following things
Think About Your Readers' Needs
Whatever you are writing, your aim should be to make your text as clear as possible – to present your ideas clearly and concisely …show more content…
• Revise: Re-read and Revise as to what you have written in the draft. Try to find out whether your draft is making a logical sequence / sense or not.
• Relax: You are done with your writing now.
Get Feedback on Your Writing and Use It
Getting feedback from your supervisors as your writing progresses should already be a part of your work plan and your strategy for managing your writing.
Your supervisors may structure their feedback in a way that brings out the positives before going on to talk about any weaknesses. You will need to take a balanced approach - be pleased with the positives, but take seriously any weaknesses and listen to and act on any comments your supervisors might have for addressing these.
Be Realistic About What You Can Achieve
It is natural to be anxious about the quality of your work, but do not let this stop you writing or allow yourself to be caught in the trap of repeatedly revising the same section.
Remember that:
• you are just starting out as an academic writer - you should not expect, nor will your examiners expect, to see in your thesis the writing style of an experienced academic