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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.
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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.
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- PublisherPrentice Hall
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0273726951
- ISBN 13 9780273726951
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages256
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2nd edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; ix, 246 p. ; 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Incomplete contents 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. Subjects; English language Rhetoric. Essay Authorship. Essays Composition. Dissertations, Academic. Report writing. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 430161
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