Anthem Guide to Essay Writing
Published on 1. June 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-85728-975-9 (ISBN)
Description
The 'Anthem Guide to Essay Writing' is a comprehensive guide to writing successful essays in any course, with step-by-step advice and plenty of examples. One of the greatest assets of this book is its insights into how essays are evaluated, so that writers can focus their efforts productively. It demonstrates each step of the writing process - from close reading and research to generating ideas, organizing thoughts, structuring a draft essay, and revising for clarity and eloquence. If you want to improve the quality of your essays, you will find clear, helpful advice in this easy-to-use guide.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
10+ illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
314 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85728-975-9 (9780857289759)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Carole L. Hamilton
Anthem Guide to Essay Writing
E-Book
06/2011
Anthem Press
€15.49
Available for download
Person
Carole L. Hamilton teaches English at Cary Academy, an innovative private school in North Carolina, USA. She is a recipient of the 2006 United States Department of Education Distinguished Teaching Award. Her students have won many awards for creative and analytical writing.
Content
Introduction; 1. Reading and Researching; 2. Generating Ideas; 3. Preparing to Write; 4. Structuring the Essay; 5. Getting Out the First Draft; 6. Revising; 7. Documenting Sources; 8. Developing Style; 9. An Overview of the Writing Process; Afterword and Recommended Reading; Appendix: Sample Essays; Index