How to write better essays

Author(s)

    • Greetham, Bryan

Bibliographic Information

How to write better essays

Bryan Greetham

(Bloomsbury study skills)

Bloomsbury Academic, 2023

5th ed

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 305) and index

Description and Table of Contents

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.

Table of Contents

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

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Details

  • NCID
    BD02805641
  • ISBN
    • 9781350337923
  • LCCN
    2022020778
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 311 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Classification
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