Essay Writing Skills Essential Techniques to Gain Top Marks

Edited by Jacqueline Connelly · Patrick Forsyth
Kogan Page April 2012

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780749463915
Publisher
Kogan Page
Publication
April 2012
Format
Paperback , 152 pages
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Essay Writing Skills will help you to excel in your A-level or University written work. It includes winning strategies for researching, planning and structuring your essays and invaluable advice on improving your first draft.

Writing essays is a major part of many further education courses. In coursework assignments, dissertations and exams, a well-written essay can make the difference between a pass and a fail. Essay Writing Skills offers practical and proven ways to maximise your success in all aspects of essay writing. From planning your first essay to assessing primary and secondary sources, it will help you to write in a systematic way that presents a convincing and academically sound argument. A comprehensive guide, it provides guidance and advice on good research techniques, grammar and accuracy, creating an essay plan and correctly citing your sources. It also includes a range of real life example essays and insider knowledge on how your essays are assessed, Essay Writing Skills is an indispensible source of advice, making the writing process clear and manageable to help you improve the quality of your written work.

About the Author

Jacqueline Connelly has a wealth of experience of universities, including holding senior managerial posts at both Lancaster and Kent Universities. 

Patrick Forsyth is a consultant, trainer and writer. 

Mark Connelly, who wrote the foreword and contributed to the book is a lecturer in Modern History at Kent University and an author.

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