Writing Essays For Dummies, UK Edition - Page, Mary (University of Southampton) a Winstanley, Carrie (Roehampton University)

Do 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, Writing Essays For Dummiesshows 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. Writing Essays For Dummies covers: Part I: Navigating a World of Information Chapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write EssaysChapter 2: Identifying the essay type Part II: Researching, Recording and ReformulatingChapter 3: Eyes Down: Academic reading Chapter 4: Researching OnlineChapter 5: Note-taking and Organising your Material Chapter 6: Avoiding Plagiarism                                                              Part III: Putting Pen to Paper  Chapter 7: Writing as a process  Chapter 8: Getting Going and Keeping Going                                           Part IV: Mastering Language and Style     Chapter 9: Writing with ConfidenceChapter 10: Penning the Perfect Paragraph        Chapter 11: Finding Your Voice                                                                 Part V: Tightening Your Structure and OrganisationChapter 12: Preparing the Aperitif: The Introduction   Chapter 13: Serving the Main Course: The Essay’s Body               Chapter 14: Dishing up Dessert: The Conclusion                            Chapter 15: Acknowledging Sources of Information                                  Part VI: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final TouchesChapter 16: It’s all in the detail                              Chapter 17: Perfecting Your Presentation           Chapter 18: The afterglow                                      Part VII: Part of Tens   Chapter 19: Ten Tips to Avoid Things Going Wrong   Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make Your Essay Stand Out