Archive | February, 2009

Can Scientific Writing Be Creative?

21 Feb

If we consider the process of scientific investigation, or for that matter any investigation or study,
as a process which involves (i) gathering information, (ii) processing or evaluating the information, and (iii) making certain comments or conclusions about the evaluation, then it appears that “communicating” the findings, becomes part of that investigation. (more…)

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A guide to academic essay writing in cardiac nursing

21 Feb

A guide to academic essay writing in cardiac nursing Download PDF

By Hatchett, Richard

British Journal of Cardiac Nursing

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Development of first-year students’ conceptions of essay writing

21 Feb

Introduction

Coursework essays have traditionally been one of the most important methods used to evaluate students’ understanding of their subject area. Although there has recently been an upsurge in innovative methods of assessment, essay writing is still used in many contexts. Both coursework and examination essays appear to be more likely to promote deep approaches to learning when
compared with fact-oriented multiple choice tests (Thomas and Bain 1984; Scouller 1998). Writing essays ideally requires students to engage actively with material, to examine ideas in depth, to integrate and critically evaluate what they read, and to state their understanding clearly – which often means that they develop their understanding further (Applebee 1984; Hounsell 1997). (more…)

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Main objective of CM debates/essay writing competitions to polish potential of talented students

6 Feb

Addl. Chief Secretary, Javed Aslam has said that main objective of Chief Minister Punjab debates/essay writing competitions is to polish potential of talented students and enable them to express their views with courage and without any hesitation. (more…)

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