This indispensable guide takes students through each step of the essay writing process, enabling them to tackle written assignments with confidence. Students will develop their ability to analyse complex concepts, evaluate and critically engage with arguments, communicate their ideas clearly and concisely and generate more ideas of their own.
Chapters are short and succinct and cover topics such as reading purposefully, note-taking, essay writing in exams and avoiding plagiarism. Packed with practical activities and handy hints which students can apply to their own writing, this is an ideal resource for students looking to improve the quality and clarity of their academic writing.
This book will be a source of guidance and inspiration for students of all disciplines and levels who need to write essays as part of their course.
Hands-on approach to essay writing, with opportunities for students to develop their skills through assignments and practice exercises
Contains examples from a wide range of disciplines across humanities, science and social sciences
Checklists and summaries prompt students to continually reflect on their skills
Links to material on the companion website clearly signposted throughout
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Brand new chapters on topics such as learning from feedback, finding your voice and using the right vocabulary
Exclusive web-only chapter on improving your memory
Deals with essential essay writing skills such as interpreting questions, brainstorming, note taking, reading and organization in exams in a practical mannerPresented in two colour format, this edition features more science and professional based questions, an increased number of illustrations and more activities to aid learningEnd of chapter summaries help recap important points A unique troubleshooting section helps students to diagnose their problems and identify solutionsCan be used on any course, providing guidance on how best to meet specific course requirementsFeatures two new chapters which help readers to express themselves more confidently in their essays: Finding Your Own Voice, and Hanging a Question Over What You Write
Contains a new chapter, Using the Right Vocabularyto help readers use words more precisely, and another new
Chapter on Learning from Feedback to help readers respond to tutors’ comments in a more structured way It is primarily aimed at university students, of both undergraduate and postgraduate level, taking a course in which they are assessed on their ability to write essays. Additionally, it is of value to sixth form students and those on further education courses.