Reflective Writing for Nursing, Health and Social Work

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Elizabeth Tanguay (Swansea University, Swansea, UK) Peter Hanratty (Swansea University, Swansea, UK)

Reflective Writing for Nursing, Health and Social Work

Elizabeth Tanguay (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), Peter Hanratty (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), Ben Martin (Swansea University, Swansea, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
24 July 2025

Social work; Nursing; Educational: General studies & study skills general

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

This book takes students step-by-step through the process of planning and writing a reflective essay, beginning with crucial guidance on planning and structure. It introduces different reflective frameworks and shows readers how to structure a piece of writing according to a particular framework. Chapters contain a wealth of activities and exercises which will help build students' skills and confidence.

The new edition will feature guidance on working with AI tools as part of the reflective writing process – and will help students understand the benefits, the risks and how to maintain academic integrity. The book will also feature a new introductory section about getting into the reflective mindset.

Suitable for students of all health-related disciplines, this book will give readers the key tools they need to take their writing to the next level.

By: Elizabeth Tanguay (Swansea University Swansea UK), Peter Hanratty (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), Ben Martin (Swansea University, Swansea, UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781350507692
ISBN 10: 1350507695
Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 24 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1. Types of reflective writing 2. What is reflection and why is it important? 3. The reflective writing journey 4. Capturing reflections while on placement 5. How to identify themes 6. Approaching reflective writing – frameworks, models and cycles 7. Planning 8. The style of reflective academic writing 9. Introductions for reflective assignments 10. Paragraphs for reflective assignments 11. Conclusions for reflective assignments 12. Theory to practice – first steps 13. Incorporating sources into your reflective writing 14. Writing critically & writing with flow 15. Editing and proofreading your reflective assignment 16. Reflective writing for professional development Appendix 1: Examples of different types of reflective writing Appendix 2: Punctuation guide Appendix 3: Feedback glossary Answers

Dr Elizabeth Tanguay is Lecturer at the Centre for Academic Success at Swansea University, UK. Dr Peter Hanratty is a lecturer with over ten years' experience in creating and delivering sessions on academic writing for students from a range of academic disciplines. Ben Martin is a freelance writer and also works as a lecturer at the Centre for Academic Success at Swansea University, UK.