The basics of essay writing

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Author:

Warburton, Nigel, 1962-

ISBN:

9780415239998

9780415240000

Personal Author:

Warburton, Nigel, 1962-

Publication Information:

London : New York : Routledge, 2006.

Physical Description:

p. cm.

Contents:

What's the point? -- Start writing -- Answer the question -- Research and planning -- Make a case -- Beginnings, middles, ends -- Plagiarism, quotation, reference -- The craft of writing -- Exam essays -- How to improve your essay writing.

Subject Term:

English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Secondary)

Report writing -- Study and teaching (Secondary)

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Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0517/2005023377.html
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0654/2005023377-d.html

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Summary

Essay writing is an essential skill for students at all academic levels and the ability to produce clear, well-argued essays is key to good coursework and the vast majority of written exams. This book offers the new or under-confident essay writer all the guidance and advice they need to dramatically improve their skills and their grades.

The book opens with a discussion of why it is so important to write a good essay and then proceeds through a step-by-step exploration of exactly what students need to think about in order to improve. It contains help on how to:

focus on answering the question asked research and plan essays build and sustain an argument improve writing style and tone.

Written in the author's accomplished, student-friendly style, this guide is packed full of good advice and practical exercises. Students of all ages and in every subject area will find it an easy-to-use and indispensable aid to their studies.