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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.
Cover......Page 1
How to Write Essays & Assignments......Page 2
Contents......Page 8
Preface and acknowledgements......Page 10
How to use this book......Page 12
Introduction......Page 14
Why expressing yourself well in writing is important - how to develop your writing skills......Page 16
What markers are looking for......Page 26
What markers are looking for in your essays and assignments - how to identify the key elements required to meet markersβ expectations......Page 28
Getting started......Page 40
Tackling writing assignments - how to get started......Page 42
Researching your topic......Page 52
Effective academic reading - how to read efficiently and with understanding......Page 54
Library and learning resources - how to make the best use of the facilities......Page 69
Note-making from texts - how to create effective notes for later reference......Page 78
Thinking critically - how to develop a logical approach to analysis, synthesis and evaluation......Page 90
Writing the first draft......Page 102
Academic writing formats - how to organise your writing within a standard framework......Page 104
Planning writing assignments - how to organise your response to the task......Page 110
Writing technique......Page 118
Academic writing style - how to adopt the appropriate language conventions......Page 120
Shaping your text - how to create effective sentences and paragraphs......Page 130
Improving your grammar - how to avoid some common errors......Page 141
Better punctuation - how to use punctuation marks appropriately......Page 153
Better spelling - how to spell competently......Page 162
Enhancing your vocabulary - how to increase your word-power......Page 170
Editing and revision......Page 182
Reviewing, editing and proof-reading - how to make sure your writing is concise and correct......Page 184
Plagiarism and referencing......Page 194
Plagiarism and copyright infringement - how to avoid being accused of βstealingβ the ideas and work of others......Page 196
Citing and listing references - how to refer appropriately to the work of others......Page 206
Presentation......Page 224
Presentation of assignments - how to follow the relevant academic conventions......Page 226
Improving your marks......Page 240
Exploiting feedback - how to improve your marks by learning from what lecturers write on your work......Page 242
Essay writing in exams - how to maximise your marks......Page 249
References and further reading......Page 259
Glossary......Page 260
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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.
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
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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Every student needs to be able to write essays. How to Write Great Essays stresses the importance of clarity, word choice, and organization in essay writing. This book also helps readers build their knowledge of correct grammar and punctuation and familiarize them with editing, revising, and proofre
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