Good essay writing : a social sciences guide /
Redman, Peter, 1964-
Good essay writing : a social sciences guide / Peter Redman. - Third edition. - vii, 121 pages ; 22 cm. - Sage study skills . - Sage study skills. .
Previous edition: 2001.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface to the third edition and acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What tutors look for when marking essays -- 3. What is a social science essay? -- 4. Matching the answer to the question -- 5. Stages of writing from preparation to final version -- 6. Writing introductions -- 7. Writing the main section -- 8. Writing conclusions -- 9. Referencing -- 10. Some common worries -- 11. Examples of student essays -- Appendix : abbreviations and words in foreign languages -- References -- Index.
"Top marks can not be guaranteed - but there are proven approaches and techniques which can help everyone write good essays. The third edition of this indispensable guide builds on the success of the previous editions, offering fully updated and expanded advice in an even more accessible format. Good Essay Writing provides answers to the key questions which face students when preparing essays: What do tutors look for when marking essays? What kind of skills will be needed at different course levels? How can inadvertent plagiarism be avoided? What are the protocols for referencing? ; ; Good Essay Writing shows you how to approach different types of essay questions, provides detailed guidelines on the various ways of supporting and sustaining key arguments, addresses common worries, and provides extensive use of worked examples including complete essays which are fully analysed and discussed. All of the key points are encapsulated in easy to digest summaries. ; ; Good Essay Writing is highly recommended for everybody studying social sciences who want to brush up on their essay writing skills and achieve excellent grades. ;"--Publisher description.
1412920108 9781412920100 1412920116 9781412920117
2005928597
English language--Rhetoric
Social sciences--Authorship--Problems, exercises, etc.
Essay--Authorship--Problems, exercises, etc.
Social sciences.
PE1471 / R43 2006 H61 / .R43 2006
808.02 808.0663 808.042
Good essay writing : a social sciences guide / Peter Redman. - Third edition. - vii, 121 pages ; 22 cm. - Sage study skills . - Sage study skills. .
Previous edition: 2001.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface to the third edition and acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What tutors look for when marking essays -- 3. What is a social science essay? -- 4. Matching the answer to the question -- 5. Stages of writing from preparation to final version -- 6. Writing introductions -- 7. Writing the main section -- 8. Writing conclusions -- 9. Referencing -- 10. Some common worries -- 11. Examples of student essays -- Appendix : abbreviations and words in foreign languages -- References -- Index.
"Top marks can not be guaranteed - but there are proven approaches and techniques which can help everyone write good essays. The third edition of this indispensable guide builds on the success of the previous editions, offering fully updated and expanded advice in an even more accessible format. Good Essay Writing provides answers to the key questions which face students when preparing essays: What do tutors look for when marking essays? What kind of skills will be needed at different course levels? How can inadvertent plagiarism be avoided? What are the protocols for referencing? ; ; Good Essay Writing shows you how to approach different types of essay questions, provides detailed guidelines on the various ways of supporting and sustaining key arguments, addresses common worries, and provides extensive use of worked examples including complete essays which are fully analysed and discussed. All of the key points are encapsulated in easy to digest summaries. ; ; Good Essay Writing is highly recommended for everybody studying social sciences who want to brush up on their essay writing skills and achieve excellent grades. ;"--Publisher description.
1412920108 9781412920100 1412920116 9781412920117
2005928597
English language--Rhetoric
Social sciences--Authorship--Problems, exercises, etc.
Essay--Authorship--Problems, exercises, etc.
Social sciences.
PE1471 / R43 2006 H61 / .R43 2006
808.02 808.0663 808.042