How to Write Essays & Assignments (Smarter Study Skills) - Softcover

Book 9 of 12: Smarter Study Skills

Weyers, Jonathan; McMillan, Kathleen

 
9780273743811: How to Write Essays & Assignments (Smarter Study Skills)

Synopsis

Fully updated since publication in 2007, and with extended and revised sections in key areas such as plagiarism & Copyright, and Citing & Referencing, How to write Essays & Assignments will allow a student to assess and address their particular weaknesses in planning and writing great academic essays and delivers detailed tips, techniques and strategies to enable them to significantly improve their abilities and performance in time to make a difference.

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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.

From the Back Cover

How to write Essays & Assignments, second edition

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.

 

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.

 

How to Write Essays & Assignmentsprovides 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
  • 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.

 

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9780273726951: How to write Essays and Assignments

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ISBN 10:  0273726951 ISBN 13:  9780273726951
Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2009
Softcover