Outlines an effective process for writing assignments for education students of all levels, providing detailed descriptions of all genres of assignment used in education, including essays, research and client-focused reports, seminars, policy documents, and literature reviews. Author from Massey University, NZ.

1. Introduction 2. Finding information 3. Note-taking 4. The writing process 5. Formal reports 6. Essays 7. Research proposals 8. Literature reviews 9. Research reports 10. Policy documents/Policy writing 11. Editorial style 12. Referencing: APA style 13. Format for references and bibliography Appendix A: Using material from written sources Appendix B: Using information from observation, interviews, and journals Appendix C: Presenting a seminar Appendix D: Paragraphing, punctuation and pretentiousness: Elements of style Appendix E: Using graphics in reports Appendix F: Exam skills