Writing Essays for Dummies by Mary Page

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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 Dummies shows 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 InformationÂ
Chapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write Essays
Chapter 2: Identifying the essay type

Part II: Researching, Recording and Reformulating
Chapter 3: Eyes Down: Academic readingÂ
Chapter 4: Researching Online
Chapter 5: Note-taking and Organising your MaterialÂ
Chapter 6: Avoiding PlagiarismÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Part III: Putting Pen to PaperÂ Â
Chapter 7: Writing as a processÂ Â
Chapter 8: Getting Going and Keeping GoingÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Part IV: Mastering Language and StyleÂ Â Â Â Â
Chapter 9: Writing with Confidence
Chapter 10: Penning the Perfect ParagraphÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Chapter 11: Finding Your VoiceÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Part V: Tightening Your Structure and Organisation
Chapter 12: Preparing the Aperitif: The IntroductionÂ Â Â
Chapter 13: Serving the Main Course: The Essay?s BodyÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Chapter 14: Dishing up Dessert: The ConclusionÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Chapter 15: Acknowledging Sources of InformationÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Part VI: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final Touches
Chapter 16: It?s all in the detailÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Chapter 17: Perfecting Your PresentationÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Chapter 18: The afterglowÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Part VII: Part of TensÂ Â Â
Chapter 19: Ten Tips to Avoid Things Going WrongÂ Â Â
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make Your Essay Stand Out

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ISBN	9780470742907
Vendor	WILEY
Type / Material	Paperback
Tags	Reference
Publisher	WILEY
Year Group	Year 7 to 9
Genre	Non-Fiction
Imprint	FOR DUMMIES

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