How to write essays & assignments

1. Why expressing yourself well in writing is important - how to develop your writing skills. What markers are looking for 2. What markers are looking for in your essays and assignments -how to identify the key elements required to meet markers' expectations. Getting started-- 3. Tackling writing assignments - How to get started. Researching your topic-- 4. Effective academic reading - How to read efficiently and with understanding-- 5. Library and learning resources - How to make the best use of the facilities-- 6. Note-making from texts - How to create effective notes for later reference-- 7. Thinking critically - How to develop a logical approach to analysis, synthesis and evaluation.Writing a first draft-- 8. Academic writing formats - How to organise your writing within a standard framework-- 9. Planning writing assignments - How to respond to the task. Writing technique-- 10. Academic writing style - How to adopt appropriate language conventions-- 11. Shaping your text - how to create effective sentences and paragraphs-- 12. Improving your grammar - How to avoid some common errors-- 13. Better punctuation - How to use punctuation marks appropriately-- 14. Better spelling - How to spell competently-- 15. Enhancing your vocabulary - How to increase your word power. Editing & Revision-- 16. Reviewing, editing and proof-reading - how to make sure your writing is concise and correct. Plagiarism and referencing-- 17. Plagiarism and copyright infringement - how to avoid being accused of 'stealing' the ideas & work of others-- 18. Citing and listing references - how to refer appropriately to the work of others.Presentation-- 19. Presentation of assignments - how to follow the appropriate academic conventions. Improving your marks-- 20. Exploiting feedback - how to understand and learn from what lecturers write on your work-- 21. Essay writing in exams - how to improve your marks -- References and further reading-- Glossary of key terms--

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