Academic writing, like other forms of writing, needs to be tailored to its specific context - its audience and purpose. Taking you step-by-step through the writing process and packed with top tips and self-study activities throughout, this guide will help you to develop confidence, technique and clarity as a writer in your discipline. Fully updated for the second edition, Success in Academic Writing : Covers every aspect of academic writing, from understanding the task and researching your topic through to composing a draft, reviewing your work and responding to feedback Features examples of good writing from a wide range of disciplines Includes guidance on balancing criticality with creativity, overcoming writer's block and avoiding plagiarism Supports you in the development of wider learning abilities, towards a journey of development and discovery that you can apply outside of an academic context Whether you are writing academically for the very first time or in your final year of study, this guide will help give you the edge to succeed. Praise for the second edition: 'This is an outstanding text, full of brilliant advice, guidance and tips. It is the best guide to academic writing I have seen and I will be recommending this to my own students.' - Professor Gerry Czerniawski, University of East London 'This accessible guide to successful academic writing, which takes readers through each stage of the writing process, will no doubt improve students' skills and confidence.' - Crystal Walker, University of Lincoln Praise for the first edition: 'Dr Trevor Day adopts a holistic approach to help you develop specific disciplinary ways of thinking and writing, together with transferable life skills that employers are increasingly demanding from graduates.' - Associate Professor Suki Ekaratne, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.