
How to Write Better Essays
Bryan Greetham(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 22. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-230-22480-3 (ISBN)
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Description
Have you ever wondered why some people can produce a well-structured, relevant essay written in a style that seems to glide across the page with the minimum of fuss? Do you think some people simply have these skills, and others don't, and that there is nothing we can do about it? This book just might change your mind. Addressing each landmark stage of the essay writing process, How to Write Better Essays teaches you how to! * analyse the question and break down difficult terms and concepts * brainstorm effectively and generate your own ideas * evaluate and criticise arguments * express your thoughts coherently and develop your own style of writing * plan and structure your essay from introduction to conclusion !and along the way, practical techniques show how to analyse, criticise, discuss and evaluate material, improve your style, revise your final draft and avoid plagiarism. This second edition features a unique troubleshooting section allowing you easily to locate solutions to your writing problems, additional chapters on paragraphs and style, and end of chapter summaries.
In short, this book is the constant source of assistance and inspiration you need to tackle your essays with confidence!
In short, this book is the constant source of assistance and inspiration you need to tackle your essays with confidence!
Reviews / Votes
'May I say that this is an excellent book, and has totally changed the way I study.' - Nick Barrow, Law StudentMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
0, 3 black & white tables, 12 black & white line drawings, 3 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
398 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-22480-3 (9780230224803)
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Person
BRYAN GREETHAM is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Durham, UK, and has previously taught at University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He has also authored Philosophy.
Content
Introduction The Stages Stage One: Interpretation of the Question Stage Two: Research Stage Three: Planning Stage Four: Writing Stage Five: Revision Conclusion Bibliography Index