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How to Write Better Essays 2nd Revised edition [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 320 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 217x138x18 mm, weight: 398 g, 0, 3 black & white tables, 12 black & white line drawings, 3 line drawings
  • Serija: Palgrave Study Skills
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Feb-2008
  • Leidėjas: Palgrave Macmillan
  • ISBN-10: 0230224806
  • ISBN-13: 9780230224803
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 320 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 217x138x18 mm, weight: 398 g, 0, 3 black & white tables, 12 black & white line drawings, 3 line drawings
  • Serija: Palgrave Study Skills
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Feb-2008
  • Leidėjas: Palgrave Macmillan
  • ISBN-10: 0230224806
  • ISBN-13: 9780230224803
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
Have you ever wondered why some people can produce a well-structured, relevant essay written in a style that seems to glide across the page with the minimum of fuss? Do you think some people simply have these skills, and others don't, and that there is nothing we can do about it? This book just might change your mind. Addressing each landmark stage of the essay writing process, How to Write Better Essays teaches you how to! * analyse the question and break down difficult terms and concepts * brainstorm effectively and generate your own ideas * evaluate and criticise arguments * express your thoughts coherently and develop your own style of writing * plan and structure your essay from introduction to conclusion !and along the way, practical techniques show how to analyse, criticise, discuss and evaluate material, improve your style, revise your final draft and avoid plagiarism. This second edition features a unique troubleshooting section allowing you easily to locate solutions to your writing problems, additional chapters on paragraphs and style, and end of chapter summaries. In short, this book is the constant source of assistance and inspiration you need to tackle your essays with confidence!

Recenzijos

'May I say that this is an excellent book, and has totally changed the way I study.' - Nick Barrow, Law Student

Introduction ix
Stage 1 Interpretation of the Question 5
Introduction
5
1 Revealing the Structure
7
2 A Practical Example
15
3 Learning to Analyse
23
4 The Three-Step Technique - Steps 1 and 2
27
5 Step 3 - Test your Concept
36
6 Brainstorming
44
7 Flexibility
53
8 Using the Right Ability
60
9 The Range of Abilities
64
10 Changing our Pattern of Study
70
Stage 2 Research 77
Introduction
77
11 Reading Purposefully
80
12 Processing the Ideas
84
13 Note-taking for Analysis and Structure
93
14 Remembering your Notes
99
15 Note-taking for Criticism and Evaluation
107
16 Organising your Retrieval System
118
17 Organising your Time
127
18 Your Own Personal Timetable
136
Stage 3 Planning 145
Introduction
145
19 Planning: Getting the Highest Grades
148
20 Editing and Ordering your Material
156
21 Planning for the Exam
166
22 Revising for the Exam
173
Stage 4 Writing 179
Introduction
179
23 Getting your Own Ideas Down
182
24 Introductions
191
25 Paragraphs - Topic sentences
197
26 Paragraphs - Development and Evidence
206
27 Conclusions
212
28 Style - Simplicity 1: Sentences
217
29 Style - Simplicity 2: Words
227
30 Style - Economy
232
31 Style - the Dos and Don'ts
237
32 Working with Evidence
245
33 Plagiarism
256
34 Referencing and Bibliographies
264
Stage 5 Revision 275
Introduction
275
35 Preserving your Best Ideas
278
36 Revising the Structure
282
37 Revising the Content
287
Conclusion 298
Troubleshooting 301
Bibliography 305
Index 306
BRYAN GREETHAM is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Durham, UK, and has previously taught at University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He has also authored Philosophy.