GOOD ESSAY WRITING

A SOCIAL SCIENCES GUIDE (3rd edn) by Peter Redman

Published by Sage Publications / The Open University ISBN: 1412920116 / ISBN: 9781412920117 The updated edition of Good Essay Writing is for everybody studying social sciences who would like to brush up their essay writing skills. Packed with practical advice and illustrations on how to go about writing good essays, it answers all those questions that can make essay writing such a daunting task: What do tutors look for when marking essays? What kinds of skills are needed at different course levels? What does a good essay look like? How do I avoid inadvertent plagiarism? What is the correct way to provide references? Good Essay Writing highlights proven approaches and techniques which, when applied well, can help you to do better. The book: explains how to approach different types of essay question provides detailed guidance on the actual task of writing essays includes guidelines on ways of supporting and sustaining arguments addresses common worries provides concrete examples of good practice, including extracts from academic texts and student essays. Key of good and weak student essays, a quick guide to writing references, and a detailed index to help you find what you want faster. points are encapsulated in easy-to-digest summaries, and the book includes examples Good Essay Writing may already be a set book for your course or it may be highly recommended (see the introductory letter from your course team chair). If you are not sure how helpful it can be to you, you may want to consult your course tutor. It is especially recommended if you are moving from a level 1 to a level 2 course or if you are starting your OU studies for the first time at any level. Good Essay Writing is available from all good bookshops. It can also be ordered from Eddington Hook on the form overleaf. Copyright 2009 The Open University SUP 01735 9 9.1 Printed in the United Kingdom

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A SOCIAL SCIENCES GUIDE
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