How to write Essays and Assignments - Softcover

Weyers, Dr Jonathan; McMillan, Dr Kathleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273726951 ISBN 13: 9780273726951

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2009

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

How to write Essays & Assignments

Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers

 

Is there a secret to successful study?

 

The answer is no! But there are some essential skills and smart strategies that will help you to improve your results at university.  Instant answers to your most pressing study skills problems.

 

This easy-to-use guide identifies and addresses the areas where most students need help with planning and writing academic essays and assignments and provides straightforward, practical tips and solutions that will enable you to assess and then improve your performance and get better results - and better grades.

 

How to write Essays & Assignments provides all of the tips, tools and techniques that you will need to research, plan and write academic essays and assignments that will get you great marks, including:

 

·        How to get started

·        How to plan your essay and write to a deadline

·        How to read and take notes effectively

·        How to improve your academic writing style and use of conventions and vocabulary

·        How to shape your essay and avoid common grammatical & structural pitfalls

·        How to cite references and avoid plagiarism

·        How to review, proof-read and present your essay for maximum impact & results

 

Visit www.smartstudyskills.com to access a wealth of useful information, tips, templates and interactive activities that will support your skills development.

About the Author:

Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers work within the University of Dundee’s Learning Centre and Academic Affairs Office respectively and have each been teaching for over 25 years and now specialize in supporting academic skills across both the arts and sciences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0273726951
• ISBN 13: 9780273726951
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256