Writing Essays for Dummies, UK Edition Paperback - 2012

Learn to:

• Craft a first-class essay from start to finish
• Organise your time - researching, reading and writing - effectively
• Polish your writing style and find your own voice
• Master the skills you need to tackle each assignment confidently

Learn the secrets to handing in excellent essays

Good essay-writing never goes out of style - and Writing Essays For Dummies 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.

• The crucial preparation stages - get organised, get started and keep your work on track
• The nuts and bolts of the writing process - make the most of your time when you plan, read, research and take notes
• Simple steps to developing flawless style - take some grammar, add a pinch of your own voice and pen the perfect paragraph
• Beginning, middle and end - put all the elements together to craft an assignment with flair
• Sweating the small stuff - edit your English, perfect your layout and prepare for your next assignment

Open the book and find:

• How to get started and plan your time wisely
• What your tutor expects from you
• The best way to work through your reading list
• The secrets of effective note-taking
• The fundamentals of good grammar
• How to structure and shape your essay
• Tips on hitting your deadlines with time to spare
• All you need to know about referencing and plagiarism
• Where to turn if you get a lower mark than you expected