Judged by your writing -- Four reasons for writing -- How students should write -- Answering questions in coursework -- Thoughts into words -- Using words -- Using numbers, tables and illustrations -- Helping your readers -- Finding and using information -- Answering questions in tests and examinations -- Writing a dissertation, long essay, term paper, project report or thesis -- Writing letters and applications -- Your computer as an aid to writing -- What is the point? A quick guide to punctuation -- Spelling check.