Academic writing
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Academic writing

Steven Lightfoot Nursing student, University of Sheffield

Steven Lightfoot recognised the importance of developing academic writing skills after reading a learning zone article

Nursing is a dynamic and constantly evolving profession, and nurses have a professional obligation to ensure their knowledge and skills are up to date. Academic writing is a means by which nursing students can present structured and balanced work, demonstrating professional development and learning.

Nursing Standard. 22, 8, 59-59. doi: 10.7748/ns.22.8.59.s45

This practice profile is based on NS396 Lloyd M (2007) Developing academic writing skills: the PROCESS framework. Nursing Standard. 21, 40, 50-56.

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