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How to Write Better Essays [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 304 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 216x138x19 mm, weight: 372 g, index
  • Serija: Palgrave Study Guides No 6
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Aug-2001
  • Leidėjas: Palgrave Macmillan
  • ISBN-10: 0333947150
  • ISBN-13: 9780333947159
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 304 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 216x138x19 mm, weight: 372 g, index
  • Serija: Palgrave Study Guides No 6
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Aug-2001
  • Leidėjas: Palgrave Macmillan
  • ISBN-10: 0333947150
  • ISBN-13: 9780333947159
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
This book takes the reader carefully through each stage of essay writing from interpretation of the question, to the research, planning, writing, and revision. The book shows how to improve not just study skills like note-taking, reading, organization, and writing, but thinking skills as well. Readers will learn how to analyze difficult concepts, criticize and evaluate arguments, use evidence, and develop more of their own ideas. This book gives clear practical advice, with a troubleshooting section that deals with a range of common problems.
Introduction ix
The Stages 1(4)
Stage 1 Interpretation of the Question 5(68)
Introduction
7(2)
Revealing the structure
9(6)
A practical example
15(7)
Learning to analyse
22(5)
The three-step technique - Steps 1 and 2
27(9)
Step 3 - Test your concept
36(6)
Brainstorming
42(9)
Flexibility
51(5)
Using the right ability
56(5)
The range of abilities
61(5)
Changing our pattern of study
66(7)
Stage 2 Research 73(66)
Introduction
75(3)
Reading purposefully
78(5)
Processing the ideas
83(11)
Note-taking for analysis and structure
94(7)
Remembering your notes
101(7)
Note-taking for criticism and evaluation
108(10)
Organising your retrieval system
118(6)
Organising your time
124(8)
Your own personal timetable
132(7)
Stage 3 Planning 139(32)
Introduction
141(2)
Planning that makes a difference
143(8)
Editing and ordering your material
151(9)
Planning for the exam
160(6)
Revising for the exam
166(5)
Stage 4 Writing 171(82)
Introduction
173(3)
Getting your own ideas down
176(6)
Introductions
182(5)
Paragraphs
187(10)
Conclusions
197(6)
Style - Simplicity
203(12)
Style - Economy
215(10)
Working with evidence
225(8)
Plagiarism
233(7)
Referencing and bibliographies
240(13)
Stage 5 Revision 253(25)
Introduction
255(3)
Preserving your best ideas
258(4)
Revising the structure
262(5)
Revising the content
267(11)
Conclusion 278(2)
Bibliogrpahy 280(1)
Index 281


BRYAN GREETHAM currently teaches philosophy at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. He also runs thinking and writing skills courses based on this book at universities, colleges and schools in New South Wales.