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  • Paperback: 92 pages
  • Publisher: Open University Worldwide (Jan 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749289155
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749289157
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb whatever your subject., 10 April 2007
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This review is from: Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide (Published in association with The Open University) (Paperback)
I'm currently studying for an MA - but not now within the Social Sciences as this book is aimed for! My MA started in Social Sciences and moved to another subject area; however this book has helped me with all of my essays.

Although I'm studying with the Open University I would recommend this book for all students - and also at degree level. What Redman has done is tailor for all institutions then added a small section for all OU students at the end of each chapter.

The chapters are easy to follow and I would suggest flicking through it once but then dipping in and out of it as necessary. He covers topics such as:

* What tutors look for when marking essays
* Matching the answer to the question
* Stages of writing
* Writing each part of the essay
* How to reference
* Examples are also included.

These are just a few of the sections covered and the appendices all has in it areas such as what to do when you get your essay back. The layout is very similar to a report; each chapter has sub-sections which are numbered and bulleted.

I'm not particularly academic and essay writing does not come easily to me, yet this book really has changed how I write my essays.
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131 of 136 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for return students or undergraduates., 14 April 2001
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This review is from: Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide (Published in association with The Open University) (Paperback)
Whilst the subject matter is not the most exciting this book is written in an engaging and easy style that encourages you to read on. It is a mine of useful hints and tips with essay examples. The book includes useful appendices including information on referencing which covers details on referencing from 'new media' which is becoming increasingly popular. There is a slant towards Open University students with seperate information boxes dedicated to OU students however the information and advice will be invaluable to all students at all levels. I would advise keeping this book to hand to use as a quick reference guide when you have your next essay to write.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide, 8 April 2006
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This review is from: Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide (Published in association with The Open University) (Paperback)
I bought this book and read it before starting an OU Degree in Pychology starting with Social Sciences DD121. Fantastic - I have not formally studied for years and years - this book has rested some fears, made good sense, had good balance, and well presented.

Just 1 BUT! I did not understand a word of essay 1 - I guess I have some work to do!

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