Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide (Published in association with The Open University) - Softcover

Redman, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412920116 ISBN 13: 9781412920117

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Top marks can not be guaranteed - but there are proven approaches and techniques which can help everyone write good essays. The third edition of this indispensable guide builds on the success of the previous editions, offering fully updated and expanded advice in an even more accessible format. Good Essay Writing provides answers to the key questions which face students when preparing essays: What do tutors look for when marking essays? What kind of skills will be needed at different course levels? How can inadvertent plagiarism be avoided? What are the protocols for referencing?

Good Essay Writing shows you how to approach different types of essay questions, provides detailed guidelines on the various ways of supporting and sustaining key arguments, addresses common worries, and provides extensive use of worked examples including complete essays which are fully analysed and discussed. All of the key points are encapsulated in easy to digest summaries.

Good Essay Writing is highly recommended for everybody studying social sciences who want to brush up on their essay writing skills and achieve excellent grades.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Redman has been teaching social science at The Open University for the last 25 years. During this time he has worked closely with numerous students helping them reflect on and improve their writing skills. He is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1412920116
• ISBN 13: 9781412920117
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 132