Basics of Essay Writing

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 advicethey need to dramatically improvetheir skills andtheir 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 whatstudents need to think about in order to improve. It containshelp on how to:- focus on answering the question asked- research and planessays- 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.Warburton, Nigel is the author of 'Basics of Essay Writing ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780415239998 and ISBN 0415239990.