Writing Tips and Plan
Writing Tips and Plans
Types of assessments
Making a plan
Common mistakes
Paragraphing
References
Plagiarism
2000 words
Generally introduction & conclusion ≈ 100 words each
Body paragraphs ≈ 200 words
Introduction + 8 body paragraphs + conclusion = 10
paragraphs total and roughly 2000 words.
Primary sources i.e peer reviewed journal articles. 10 years old
or less XXXXXXXXXX).
Essay Plan
CBT is an excellent therapy that can help people who are
experiencing psychosis. It can help clients to learn
problem-solving skills and also aid them when they are
feeling distressed by symptoms of psychosis.
Really? Says who?
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
P: POINT. What is the point of this paragraph. 1
sentence. If I read it I can say "Ah, this Paragraph
is about X"
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
P: POINT. What is the point of this paragraph. 1
sentence. If I read it I can say "Ah, this Paragraph
is about X"
Mindfulness is a beneficial intervention to target Peter's
wo
ying.
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
P: POINT. What is the point of this paragraph. 1
sentence. If I read it I can say "Ah, this Paragraph
is about X"
Mindfulness is a beneficial intervention to target Peter's
wo
ying.
Peter has experienced approximately two years of
declining mental health.
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
P: POINT
E: EXPLAIN OR ELABORATE
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
P: POINT
E: EXPLAIN OR ELABORATE
Mindfulness is a beneficial intervention to target Peter's wo
ying. To
implement this the nurse can teach Peter how to do a 10-minute
mindfulness practice known as a body scan, where he will mentally scan
through his body, focusing on different parts as he relaxes.
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
P: POINT
E: EXPLAIN OR ELABORATE
E: EVIDENCE
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
P: POINT
E: EXPLAIN OR ELABORATE
E: EVIDENCE
Mindfulness is a beneficial intervention to target Peter's wo
ying. To implement this
the nurse can teach Peter how to do a 10-minute mindfulness practice known as a
ody scan, where he will mentally scan through his body, focusing on different parts as
he relaxes. Jones XXXXXXXXXXfound that mindfulness is effective in reducing anxiety and
wo
ying in patients with Schizophrenia. In turn, targeting wo
y in this patient group
can reduce psychotic symptoms and help people with paranoid delusions feel safe
(Zhang, 2019).
How to Write a Paragraph
P.E.E.L
P: POINT
E: EXPLAIN OR ELABORATE
E: EVIDENCE
L: LINK (TO TOPIC)
Therefore, it is likely that if Peter practices this daily he will be able to cope with the voices and
wo
y less about them.
A nursing intervention that could target Peter’s excessive wo
ying is
mindfulness. To implement this the nurse can teach Peter how to do a
10-minute mindfulness practice known as a body scan, where he will
mentally scan through his body, focusing on different parts as he
elaxes. Jones XXXXXXXXXXfound that mindfulness is effective in reducing
anxiety and wo
ying in patients with Schizophrenia. In turn, targeting
wo
y in this patient group can also reduce psychotic symptoms and
help people with paranoid delusions feels safer (Zhang, 2019).
Therefore, it is likely that if Peter practices this daily he will be able to
cope with the voices and wo
y less about them.
Peter has experienced approximately 2 years of deterioration in his
mental health. Firstly, about 2 years ago he stopped going to University.
He also quit his job and became more isolative during this time. This
worsened approximately 6 months ago when he started to stay in his
oom all day praying, and the voices began to appear. These behaviours
are characteristic of the prodromal phase of schizophrenia where
people may experience a decline in functioning, memory or attention
problems, as well as anxiety and depression (Walters, XXXXXXXXXXAt this
time Peter saw a Psychiatrist, but refused to take any medication, and
his mental state continued to deteriorate.
Peter has experienced approximately 2 years of deterioration in his
mental health. Firstly, about 2 years ago he stopped going to
University. He also quit his job and became more isolated during this
time. This worsened approximately 6 months ago when he started to
stay in his room all day praying, and the voices began to appear.
These behaviours are characteristic of the prodromal phase of
schizophrenia where people may experience a decline in functioning,
memory problems, and anxiety or depression (Walters, XXXXXXXXXXAt this
time Peter saw a Psychiatrist, but refused to take any medication, and
his mental state continued to deteriorate.
Golden Rules
One sentence = three lines MAX
One paragraph = XXXXXXXXXXwords
Stick to the topic (sentence)
Make counterarguments if you can
Don't copy and paste (avoid quotes)
Don't use contractions (won't, can't, should've)
Don't use informal language (gonna)
Don't make a list!
Writing Tips
Discourse markers are your friend.
They usually start a new sentence.
And = Moreover, In turn, Furthermore
e.g = For example, For instance
But = However, On the other hand
And also = Similarly
that's why = Therefore, thus
Plagiarism is serious
Original sentence in article: 'Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term, problem-focused
approach with the goal of teaching people who have schizophrenia a variety of coping skills to
help them manage difficult situations' (NYULangone, 2019)
Plagiarised sentence in article: Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-duration, problem-
solving approach with the objective of educating people who have schizophrenia various
coping mechanisms to help them deal with difficult circumstances (NYULangone, 2019)
Paraphrased sentence: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be used to achieve short-term
goals, such as helping people with schizohprenia increase their problem-solving skills. These
CBT skills can help people deal with difficulty. (NYULangone, 2019)
Plagiarism is serious
Do not take another student's paper and use it.
Do not copy your own work.
Do not take information without showing a source (Jones, 2017)
Do not copy and paste, and then change a few words.
Contact your lecturer if you need help. There are no
stupid questions.
Apply for an extension before the due date, not after. You
need evidence. Click the link and read the guidelines.
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