Samples

Please note: these sample chapters are just examples of style of writing and formatting/layout. They are not the final polished versions.

Sample Chapter1
(the art of giving and recieiving feedback)

Sample Chapter2
(educational theory worth knowing)

Sample Chapter3
(what do programme directors do?)

Newsletter
Whilst this newsletter has nothing to do with the book, I wanted to give you an idea of what I mean when I say the chapters need to look funky: ignore the content, just look at the layout of this article.

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Please read this bit before you start

Because of multi-authorship, if we’re not careful we could end up with a book that doesn’t flow or feel cohesive because of the differing styles of different authors.   For this reason, I provide you with the following files to help ensure we're all on the same wavelength. Please spend some time going through them.

Before you start writing

Quick formatting guide

A deeper look at formatting and layout

Writing Style

Request for Permission Form

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Crash Course in Punctuation & Grammar

I'm not particularly good at grammar, punctuation or syntax myself. I'm sure there are others out there who are like me. For this reason, I hope the following 'crash course' files will help as they have done for me.

Referencing - the Vancouver system and how to reference the internet

Punctuation, Grammar & Spelling

Apostrophes

Colons & Semicolons

Common Errors with Nouns and Noun Phrases

Common Grammatical Mistakes

10 common english language errors

Some common mistakes in writing and how to avoid them

More common errors in written english

The split infinitive and others

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Web Resources

Plain English Website

Tim Albert  

Society of Authors

Manson Publishing Guidance

OUP guidance