If you are embarking on a university nursing degree in the UK, the books in the Critical Study Skills series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects of learning which are valued in higher education, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life. Academic Writing and Referencing for your Nursing Degree provides a sound knowledge and understanding of: what constitutes good academic writing in nursing; a range of strategies for writing successful essays and reports; the importance of clarity and coherence in your writing about nursing; how to improve your academic style, grammar and punctuation, and formatting and presentation; and referencing conventions in the field of nursing while avoiding plagiarism. (Series: Critical Study Skills) [Subject: Nursing Education]