Writing essays, reports, presentations, papers or dissertations makes up a substantial element of most undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree courses. Anything that makes the process easier and more effective can make a big difference to your success as a student. Taking the reader through the writing process, from understanding the task, through researching, reading and planning, to drafting and composing, reviewing and finalising their copy, the book contains many self-study exercises that will help to develop confidence, technique and clarity of purpose as a writer, whether a first year social science student or a final year scientist or engineer. The book adopts an empowering approach – encouraging the student to find out what they need to know in order to be a successful writer in their discipline. Much more than a set of hints and tips, this book provides an all-encompassing approach to becoming a confident academic writer. New for this edition: - a section on managing your physical and mental state -advice on a wider range of assignment types, including recorded presentations, such as vlogs, and blogs -introduction to a wider range of strategies that students can employ while composing their work, including material to help students maintain their focus and concentration - further approaches to developing criticality and creativity “If you only buy two books to use at university, make this one of them. Researching and writing well for different purposes is part of every career, and this book provides an easy-to-handle comprehensive guide you can use whenever you need it. I recommend this book to all my UK and international students.” ―Dr Marion Löffler, Cardiff University, UK “This is an outstanding text, full of brilliant advice, guidance and tips. It is the best guide to academic writing I have seen and I will be recommending this to my own students.” ―Professor Gerry Czerniawski, University of East London Trevor Day was Director of Consultant Fellows for the Royal Literary Fund (2013–2021) leading a programme for professional writers who work in universities. Originally a marine biologist, Trevor Day's career has included being a field scientist, science lecturer, writer and educational consultant. Trevor holds a PhD in Education.