{"product_id":"writing-essays-for-dummies-uk-edition-paperback","title":"Writing Essays for Dummies, UK Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Page\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarrie Winstanley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis straight-talking guide will help you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the nuts and bolts of academic writing, helping you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks. From identifying the essay type and planning a structure, to honing your research skills, managing your time, finding an essay voice, and referencing correctly, \u003ci\u003eWriting Essays For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to stay on top of each stage of the essay-writing process, to help you produce a well-crafted and confident final document. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting Essays For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Navigating a World of Information \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Chapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write Essays\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Identifying the essay type\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Researching, Recording and Reformulating\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 3: Eyes Down: Academic reading \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Researching Online\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Note-taking and Organising your Material \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Avoiding Plagiarism \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Putting Pen to Paper \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Chapter 7: Writing as a process \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Getting Going and Keeping Going \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Mastering Language and Style \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Chapter 9: Writing with Confidence\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Penning the Perfect Paragraph \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Finding Your Voice \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Tightening Your Structure and Organisation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Preparing the Aperitif: The Introduction \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Serving the Main Course: The Essay's Body \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Dishing up Dessert: The Conclusion \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Acknowledging Sources of Information \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final Touches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: It's all in the detail \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Perfecting Your Presentation \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: The afterglow \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: Part of Tens \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Chapter 19: Ten Tips to Avoid Things Going Wrong \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make Your Essay Stand Out\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraft a first-class essay from start to finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganise your time - researching, reading and writing - effectively\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolish your writing style and find your own voice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the skills you need to tackle each assignment confidently\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the secrets to handing in excellent essays\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood essay-writing never goes out of style - and \u003ci\u003eWriting Essays For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to do it. This accessible, step-by-step guide breaks the task into manageable chunks, covering everything from organising your time and gathering ideas to researching, structuring and editing an assignment. You'll soon be writing essays that stand out from the crowd - every time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe crucial preparation stages -\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e get organised, get started and keep your work on track \u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe nuts and bolts of the writing process -\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e make the most of your time when you plan, read, research and take notes \u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eSimple steps to developing flawless style -\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e take some grammar, add a pinch of your own voice and pen the perfect paragraph \u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eBeginning, middle and end -\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e put all the elements together to craft an assignment with flair \u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eSweating the small stuff -\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e edit your English, perfect your layout and prepare for your next assignment \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get started and plan your time wisely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat your tutor expects from you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best way to work through your reading list\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe secrets of effective note-taking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe fundamentals of good grammar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to structure and shape your essay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on hitting your deadlines with time to spare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll you need to know about referencing and plagiarism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere to turn if you get a lower mark than you expected\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Page\u003c\/b\u003e teaches English for Academic Purposes and essay-writing skills at the University of Southampton. \u003cb\u003eDr Carrie Winstanley\u003c\/b\u003e is a Principal lecturer in Education at Roehampton University. 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