The Basics of Essay Writing

By Nigel Warburton

Book Overview

Essay writing is an essential skill for students at all academic levels and the ability to produce clear, well-argued essays is key to good coursework and the vast majority of written exams. This book offers the new or under-confident essay writer all the guidance and advice they need to dramatically improve their skills and their grades.

The book opens with a discussion of why it is so important to write a good essay and then proceeds through a step-by-step exploration of exactly what students need to think about in order to improve. It contains help on how to:

focus on answering the question asked research and plan essays build and sustain an argument improve writing style and tone.

Written in the author's accomplished, student-friendly style, this guide is packed full of good advice and practical exercises. Students of all ages and in every subject area will find it an easy-to-use and indispensable aid to their studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415239990
• ISBN13: 9780415239998
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.8"