With essays, the key to success is in the planning. The fourth edition of this bestselling guide takes students through the complete essay writing process, from planning the task and analysing the question to structuring, drafting and editing their work. It provides practical guidance on how to reference, approach different types of essay and make the most of tutors’ feedback.
This is an essential resource for students of all disciplines and levels who are assessed on the basis of their ability to write essays.
New to this Edition:
Additional material on using sources in your work through paraphrasing and quoting Guidance on working with AI tools such as ChatGPT Fresh examples of student essays This is an essential resource for students of all disciplines and levels who are assessed on the basis of their ability to write essays.
New to this Edition: - New examples which help to illustrate principles of effective essay writing - New content on synthesising information and planning a case study - Additional guidance on how to make the most of feedback from lecturers
By:
Janet Godwin (Students Services Oxford Brookes University) Imprint: Red Globe Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 3rd ed. 2019 Dimensions:
Height: 108mm,
Width: 138mm,
Weight: 96g ISBN:9781352006100 ISBN 10: 1352006103 Series:Pocket Study Skills Pages: 144 Publication Date:25 June 2019 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Purpose of Essays 2. What You Need to Know Before You Do ANYTHING! 3. Planning Pays 4. Dealing with the Question 5. Analysing Essay Structure 6. Introductions and Conclusions 7. Types of Essay 8. Exam Essays 9. Researching 10. Being Critical 11. References, Bibliographies and Appendices 12. Drafting and Redrafting 13. Using Feedback References Useful Sources Index.
Janet Godwin is Dyslexia/SpLD Specialist Support Tutor and Assessor at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is also the author of Studying with Dyslexia.