Writing Guidelines for Education Students

Lisa Emerson is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Massey University. Lisa teaches into varied areas including science writing and science communication, academic writing, and writing centre theory and practice. She has taught academic writing in all disciplines (business, education, social sciences, science and technology) as well as creative writing and life writing. As well as this, Lisa has interests in New Zealand writing programs, and learning advising in New Zealand.

• 1. Introduction 2. Finding information3. Note-taking4. The writing process5. Formal reports6. Essays7. Research proposals8. Literature reviews9. Research reports10. Policy documents/Policy writing11. Editorial style12. Referencing: APA style 13. Format for references and bibliographyAppendix A: Using material from written sourcesAppendix B: Using information from observation, interviews, and journalsAppendix C: Presenting a seminarAppendix D: Paragraphing, punctuation and pretentiousness: Elements of styleAppendix E: Using graphics in reportsAppendix F: Exam skills