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Good essay writing : a social sciences guide / Peter Redman.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Sage study skillsPublisher: Milton Keynes, UK : London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : The Open University ; Published in association with SAGE, 2006Edition: Third editionDescription: vii, 121 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1412920108
  • 9781412920100
  • 1412920116
  • 9781412920117
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808.02 22
  • 808.0663 22
  • 808.042 22
LOC classification:
  • PE1471 R43 2006
  • H61 .R43 2006
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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.
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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.

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