How to Write Better Essays
5th Edition
Published on 15. December 2022
336 pages
978-1-350-33794-7 (ISBN)
Description
For every student who needs to write essays, from whatever discipline, this book is an essential resource, offering the help and inspiration they need to tackle their essays with confidence.
This book takes the reader carefully through each landmark stage of the essay writing process from the interpretation of the question, to the research, planning and revision. They are shown not just how to improve their study skills such as note-taking, reading, organisation and writing, but their thinking skills too.
Full of techniques and worked examples, this bestselling guide teaches students how to analyse difficult concepts, criticise and evaluate arguments, use evidence and develop more ideas of their own. It provides clear and practical advice throughout and gives students the confidence they need to tackle written assignments.
New for this edition
The fifth edition includes a new chapter on staying focused and managing distractions. It also features new techniques for reading sources that will help you form your own judgements and craft strong and original arguments.
This book takes the reader carefully through each landmark stage of the essay writing process from the interpretation of the question, to the research, planning and revision. They are shown not just how to improve their study skills such as note-taking, reading, organisation and writing, but their thinking skills too.
Full of techniques and worked examples, this bestselling guide teaches students how to analyse difficult concepts, criticise and evaluate arguments, use evidence and develop more ideas of their own. It provides clear and practical advice throughout and gives students the confidence they need to tackle written assignments.
New for this edition
The fifth edition includes a new chapter on staying focused and managing distractions. It also features new techniques for reading sources that will help you form your own judgements and craft strong and original arguments.
More details
Series
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-350-33794-7 (9781350337947)
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Bryan Greetham
How to Write Better Essays
Book
12/2022
5th Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€21.50
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Person
Bryan Greetham was an Honorary Fellow at the University of Durham, UK, and previously taught at University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He is the author of How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation, How to Write Your Literature Review, and Smart Thinking.
Content
Introduction
The Stages
Stage One: Interpretation of the Question
Stage Two: Research
Stage Three: Planning
Stage Four: Writing
Stage Five: Revision
Conclusion
Appendix: Sample Essays
Index
The Stages
Stage One: Interpretation of the Question
Stage Two: Research
Stage Three: Planning
Stage Four: Writing
Stage Five: Revision
Conclusion
Appendix: Sample Essays
Index
