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245 0 _aHow to write essays & assignments
250 _a2ª ed
260 _a
_bPearson Education,
_c2011
300 _axi + 252 p. ; 21 cm
505 _a1. Why expressing yourself well in writing is important - how to develop your writing skills. What markers are looking for
_r2. What markers are looking for in your essays and assignments -how to identify the key elements required to meet markers' expectations. Getting started--
_r3. Tackling writing assignments - How to get started. Researching your topic--
_r4. Effective academic reading - How to read efficiently and with understanding--
_r5. Library and learning resources - How to make the best use of the facilities--
_r6. Note-making from texts - How to create effective notes for later reference--
_r7. Thinking critically - How to develop a logical approach to analysis, synthesis and evaluation.Writing a first draft--
_r8. Academic writing formats - How to organise your writing within a standard framework--
_r9. Planning writing assignments - How to respond to the task. Writing technique--
_r10. Academic writing style - How to adopt appropriate language conventions--
_r11. Shaping your text - how to create effective sentences and paragraphs--
_r12. Improving your grammar - How to avoid some common errors--
_r13. Better punctuation - How to use punctuation marks appropriately--
_r14. Better spelling - How to spell competently--
_r15. Enhancing your vocabulary - How to increase your word power. Editing & Revision--
_r16. Reviewing, editing and proof-reading - how to make sure your writing is concise and correct. Plagiarism and referencing--
_r17. Plagiarism and copyright infringement - how to avoid being accused of 'stealing' the ideas & work of others--
_r18. Citing and listing references - how to refer appropriately to the work of others.Presentation--
_r19. Presentation of assignments - how to follow the appropriate academic conventions. Improving your marks--
_r20. Exploiting feedback - how to understand and learn from what lecturers write on your work--
_r21. Essay writing in exams - how to improve your marks --
_rReferences and further reading--
_rGlossary of key terms--
520 _aFully updated since publication in 2007, and with extended and revised sections in key areas such as plagiarism & Copyright, and Citing & Referencing, How to write Essays & Assignments will allow a student to assess and address their particular weaknesses in planning and writing great academic essays and delivers detailed tips, techniques and strategies to enable them to significantly improve their abilities and performance in time to make a difference. ; ; Features ; · Tips, examples, checklists, 'Try This' boxes, 2 colour design. ; · A common sense, no-nonsense approach that gives students immediate access to the information they need. Relevant content with a focus on key issues and instant solutions. ; · Each topic is matched to an issue, event or assignment that the student will want to read up on at a time of need. ; · Each topic will only be a few pages long with practical lists and tips. ; · Updated and revised content throughout. ; · Annotated table of contents to help readers find exactly what they need. ; ; New to this Edition ; Fully updated since publication in 2007, and with extended and revised sections in key areas such as plagiarism & Copyright, and Citing & Referencing. ; ;
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700 _aWeyers, Jonathan,
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700 _aMcMillan, Kathleen,
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655 _aHOW TO WRITE ACADEMIC PAPERS IN ENGLISH