Good Essay Writing
eBook - ePub

Good Essay Writing

A Social Sciences Guide

  1. 200 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Good Essay Writing

A Social Sciences Guide

About this book

Writing good essays is one of the most challenging aspects of studying in the social sciences. This simple guide provides you with proven approaches and techniques to help turn you into a well-oiled, essay writing machine.

Good Essay Writing demonstrates how to think critically and formulate your argument as well as offering water-tight structuring tips, referencing advice and a word on those all too familiar common worries – all brought to life through real student examples from a range of subjects.

Now in its fifth edition, this fresh update contains:

  • New essay examples are analysed and discussed, so you have a clear understanding of what makes a good essay
  • A new chapter on essay writing skills and other forms of social science writing, helping you transfer the skills you learn to different types of written assessments
  • A new Companion Website providing additional exercises and examples, helpingyou practice and apply the skills.

This practical guide is an absolute must for everybody wanting – or needing – to brush up on their essay writing skills and boost their grades.

The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. About the Authors
  8. Preface and Acknowledgements to the Fifth Edition
  9. Companion Website
  10. 1 Introduction
  11. 2 What Is a Social Science Essay?
  12. 3 Stages of Writing, from Preparation to Final Version
  13. 4 Matching the Answer to the Question
  14. 5 Reading, Note-taking and Literature Searches
  15. 6 Thinking Critically and Formulating an Argument
  16. 7 Writing Introductions
  17. 8 Writing the Main Section
  18. 9 Writing Conclusions
  19. 10 Referencing
  20. 11 Essay-writing Skills and Other Forms of Social Science Writing
  21. 12 Some Common Worries
  22. 13 What Tutors Look for When Marking Essays
  23. 14 Examples of Student Essays
  24. Appendix A Editors’ Symbols − Common Notations Made by Tutors
  25. Appendix B Abbreviations and Words in Foreign Languages
  26. References
  27. Index