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How to write Essays & Assignments RRP £8.99 (Pearsons) Save ££s
How to write great essays covers everything a student is likely to need to research, plan and write academic essays and assignments that will get you great marks.
CONTENTS
Introduction
1. Why expressing yourself well in writing is important - how to develop your writing skills
What markers are looking for
2. What markers are looking for in your essays and assignments - how to identify the key elements required to meet markers' expectations
Getting started
3. Tackling writing assignments - How to get started
Researching your topic
4. Effective academic reading - How to read efficiently and with understanding
5. The library as a resource - How to make the best use of the facilities
6. Note-making from texts - How to create effective notes for later reference
7. Thinking critically - How to develop a logical approach to analysis, synthesis and evaluation
Writing a first draft
8. Academic writing formats - How to organise your writing within a standard framework
9. Planning writing assignments - How to respond to the task
Writing technique
10. Academic writing style - How to adopt appropriate language conventions
11. Shaping your text - how to create effective sentences and paragraphs
12. Improving your grammar - How to avoid some common errors
13. Better punctuation - How to use punctuation marks appropriately
14. Better spelling - How to spell competently
15. Enhancing your vocabulary - How to increase your word power
Editing & Revision
16. Reviewing, editing and proof-reading - how to make sure your writing is concise and correct
Plagiarism and referencing
17. Plagiarism and copyright infringement - how to avoid being accused of ‘stealing’ the ideas & work of others
18. Citing and listing references - how to refer appropriately to the work of others
Presentation
19. Presentation of assignments - how to follow the appropriate academic conventions
Improving your marks
20. Exploiting feedback - how to understand and learn from what lecturers write on your work
21. Essay writing in exams - how to improve your marks
Features
This book will provide all the tips and techniques needed to ensure students of all disciplines get the most from the essay-writing process. It supports students in preparing and crafting their essay through consideration of:
How to get started
How to read and take notes effectively
How to plan your essay and write to a deadline
How to improve your academic writing style and use of conventions and vocabulary
How to shape your essay and avoid common grammatical and structural pitfalls
How to cite references and avoid plagiarism
How to review, proof-read and present your essay for maximum impact & results
Price:
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