Essentials of Essay Writing: What Markers Look For

ISBN-13: 9781137575845 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 173 str.

Jamie Roberts

Opis

This engagingly written book uncovers what markers look for and demystifies the secrets of effective writing. Each chapter covers a core element of effective essay writing, from analyzing the question through to constructing a conclusion, and provides clear guidelines to apply in your own work.

Spis treści

Introduction What Markers Look For Addressing the Question Critical Thinking Engaging with Others' Work Academic Expression Structure and Signposting Writing Introductions Writing Conclusions Writing Paragraphs Appendix 1: Analysis of three essays Appendix 2: Answers to activities.

O autorze

Jamie Roberts is a Learning Advisor at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is Director of Uniwrite, a company which runs preparatory writing courses for high school students.

Blurb

Have you ever started an essay without knowing what your lecturer is really looking for? Do you wonder why some of your essays receive better scores than others? This engagingly written book uncovers what markers look for and demystifies the secrets of effective writing. Each chapter covers a core element of effective essay writing, from analysing the question through to constructing a conclusion, and provides clear guidelines to apply in your own work.

 

This book will help you to:

 

-          -Understand the characteristics of high quality essays

-         - Organise your thoughts and structure your writing

-         - Engage convincingly with others’ work

-         - Craft effective paragraphs

-         - Demonstrate critical thinking

 

Essentials of Essay Writing is the ideal resource for busy students looking for practical guidance on improving their academic work.

 

JAMIE Q ROBERTS is a Learning Advisor at the University of New South Wales, Australia.