Writing Essays For Dummies

Writing Essays for Dummies
Learn to:
Craft a first–class essay from start to finish
Organise your time – researching, reading and writing – effectively
Polish your writing style and find your own voice
Master the skills you need to tackle each assignment confidently
Mary Page
English Language Tutor, University of Southampton
Dr Carrie Winstanley
Principal Lecturer in Education, Roehampton University
Learn the secrets to handing in excellent essays
Good essay–writing never goes out of style – and Writing Essays For Dummies shows you how to do it. This accessible, step–by–step guide breaks the task into manageable chunks, covering everything from organising your time and gathering ideas to researching, structuring and editing an assignment. You′ll soon be writing essays that stand out from the crowd – every time.
The crucial preparation stages – get organised, get started and keep your work on track
The nuts and bolts of the writing process – make the most of your time when you plan, read, research and take notes
Simple steps to developing flawless style – take some grammar, add a pinch of your own voice and pen the perfect paragraph
Beginning, middle and end – put all the elements together to craft an assignment with flair
Sweating the small stuff – edit your English, perfect your layout and prepare for your next assignment
Open the book and find:
How to get started and plan your time wisely
What your tutor expects from you
The best way to work through your reading list
The secrets of effective note–taking
The fundamentals of good grammar
How to structure and shape your essay
Tips on hitting your deadlines with time to spare
All you need to know about referencing and plagiarism
Where to turn if you get a lower mark than you expected

Nota biograficzna:

Mary Page teaches English for Academic Purposes and essay–writing skills at the University of Southampton. Dr Carrie Winstanley is a Principal lecturer in Education at Roehampton University. Carrie was recently named one of the Top 50 university teachers in the UK by the Higher Education Academy.

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Writing Essays for Dummies
Learn to:
Craft a first–class essay from start to finish
Organise your time – researching, reading and writing – effectively
Polish your writing style and find your own voice
Master the skills you need to tackle each assignment confidently
Mary Page
English Language Tutor, University of Southampton
Dr Carrie Winstanley
Principal Lecturer in Education, Roehampton University
Learn the secrets to handing in excellent essays
Good essay–writing never goes out of style – and Writing Essays For Dummies shows you how to do it. This accessible, step–by–step guide breaks the task into manageable chunks, covering everything from organising your time and gathering ideas to researching, structuring and editing an assignment. You′ll soon be writing essays that stand out from the crowd – every time.
The crucial preparation stages – get organised, get started and keep your work on track
The nuts and bolts of the writing process – make the most of your time when you plan, read, research and take notes
Simple steps to developing flawless style – take some grammar, add a pinch of your own voice and pen the perfect paragraph
Beginning, middle and end – put all the elements together to craft an assignment with flair
Sweating the small stuff – edit your English , perfect your layout and prepare for your next assignment
Open the book and find:
How to get started and plan your time wisely
What your tutor expects from you
The best way to work through your reading list
The secrets of effective note–taking
The fundamentals of good grammar
How to structure and shape your essay
Tips on hitting your deadlines with time to spare
All you need to know about referencing and plagiarism
Where to turn if you get a lower mark than you expected