If you are embarking on a university criminology, policing or other law enforcement professional degree, the books in this 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 Policing Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of:





what constitutes good academic writing in policing
a range of strategies for writing successful essays and reports
the importance of clarity and coherence in your writing about policing
how to improve your academic style, grammar and punctuation, and formatting and presentation
referencing conventions in the field of policing, and of how to avoid plagiarism.