The study skills in this booklet should enable students to: -

1) Become familiar with a variety of writing styles

2) Pick out the characteristics of effective writing

3) Understand the contrasts between the written and spoken word

4) Follow the 'golden rules' of effective writing

5) Employ 'link words' and 'signposts'

6) Avoid those traits that make for bad writing

7) Improve upon an initially poor writing style...