2nd Edition

Academic Writing and Dyslexia A Visual Guide to Writing at University

By Adrian J. Wallbank Copyright 2023
202 Pages 92 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 92 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 92 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

Fully revised and expanded, this book presents a unique visual approach to academic writing and composition tailored to the needs of students with dyslexia in Higher Education. It will help you to successfully structure and articulate your ideas, get to grips with critical reading, thinking and writing and fulfil your full academic potential. The ‘writing process’ (e.g. genre and style,... Read more
Forward

  1. Understanding Dyslexia and ‘Stepping up’ from School / College to University
  2. Reading to Write
  3. Critical Reading and Thinking for Critical Writing
  4. Getting Ready to Write: ‘Decoding’ the Assignment, Overcoming Writer’s Block and Structuring your Essay
  5. Visualising Effective Paragraphs: Presenting your Point and Supporting Evidence
  6. Presenting your Argument: Writing and Structuring Clear, Effective Sentences
  7. Academic Writing Style: Clarity and Precision
  8. Proofreading and Editing

Quick reference guide

Index

Biography

Adrian J. Wallbank is a Lecturer in Educational Development at Oxford Brookes University, UK, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.