Hey there! Would you like to write better essays? Have you been searching for the best books that will help you write better essays? If yes is your answer to these questions, then How to Write Better Essays by David Evans, Paul Gruba, Justin Zobel is for you.
This book takes the reader carefully through each stage of essay writing from interpretation of the question to the research, planning, writing, and revision. Readers are shown how to improve not just study skills like note-taking, reading, organization, and writing, but their thinking skills too. The reader 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.
Generally, it’s a good choice for students. It’s full of helpful advice and tips, to help you Write Better Essays.
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How to Write Better Essays eBook Details
- by Bryan Greetham
- series Macmillan Study Skills
- Macmillan Education UK
- Release Date: January 18, 2018
- ISBN: 9781352001150
- Language: English
- Download options: PDF
How to Write Better Essays PDF Book Synopsis
HOW TO WRITE BETTER ESSAYS
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…
- Analyze the question and break down difficult terms and concepts
- Brainstorm effectively and generate your own ideas
- Evaluate and criticize 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 analyze, criticize, discuss, and evaluate material, improve your style, revise your final draft, and avoid plagiarism.
For every student who needs to write essays, from whatever discipline, this book is a constant source of the help and inspiration you need to tackle your essays with confidence.
Contributors
Bryan Greetham teaches Philosophy at the University of Maryland, Europe. He is the author of Philosophy, How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation and Thinking Skills for Professionals.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Why Write Essays?
The Stages
Stage I: Interpretation of the Question
Stage II: Research
Stage III: Planning
Stage IV: Writing
Stage V: Revision
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index