
Good Essay Writing
A Social Sciences Guide
Peter Redman(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 20. December 2005
Book
Hardback
132 pages
978-1-4129-2010-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Top marks can not be guaranteed - but there are proven approaches and techniques which can help everyone write good essays. The third edition of this indispensable guide builds on the success of the previous editions, offering fully updated and expanded advice in an even more accessible format. Good Essay Writing provides answers to the key questions which face students when preparing essays: What do tutors look for when marking essays? What kind of skills will be needed at different course levels? How can inadvertent plagiarism be avoided? What are the protocols for referencing? Good Essay Writing shows you how to approach different types of essay questions, provides detailed guidelines on the various ways of supporting and sustaining key arguments, addresses common worries, and provides extensive use of worked examples including complete essays which are fully analysed and discussed. All of the key points are encapsulated in easy to digest summaries. Good Essay Writing is highly recommended for everybody studying social sciences who want to brush up on their essay writing skills and achieve excellent grades.
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Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-2010-0 (9781412920100)
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09/1995
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Fourth Estate Ltd
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03/2001
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SAGE Publications Inc
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Content
Introduction What Tutors Look for When Marking Essays What Is a Social Science Essay? Matching the Answer to the Question Stages of Writing from Preparation to Final Version Writing Introductions Writing the Main Section Writing Conclusions Referencing Some Common Worries Examples of Student Essays