For every student who needs to write essays, from whatever discipline, this book is an essential resource, offering the help and inspiration they need to tackle their essays with confidence.
This book takes the reader carefully through each landmark stage of the essay writing process from the interpretation of the question, to the research, planning and revision. They are shown not just how to improve their study skills such as note-taking, reading, organization and writing, but their thinking skills too.
Full of techniques and worked examples, this bestselling guide teaches students how to analyze difficult concepts, criticize and evaluate arguments, use evidence and develop more ideas of their own. It provides clear and practical advice throughout and gives students the confidence they need to tackle written assignments.
New for this edition
The fifth edition includes a new chapter on staying focused and managing distractions. It also features new techniques for reading sources that will help you form your own judgements and craft strong and original arguments.
Marianne (verified owner) –
I had to finish my Philosophy masters in half the time, as the first 6 months i had some family issues. my mentor said i couldnt do it. I decided to get another mentor, and then to do it. The tool that helped me the most was this book, it gave me such structure and such in depth practical step by step info. I already wrote a ton of essays before but still 70% of this book i didnt know. Im also not a native speaker of English and my masters was in english, so all in all, it’s really a miracle that I made it (with very high grades too). This is over a decade ago, I became a journalist and now after all this time im buying the book again because I left my hard copy in another country and I want to use it again. many thanks to the author. Get this book it’s all you need for your essays.
Becca (verified owner) –
I have bought this book to help me write a better essay – however, to be honest I have not read it word for word. I have flicked through it to find the areas of support which I require.