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'May I say that this is an excellent book, and has totally changed the way I study.' - Nick Barrow, Law Student
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Have you ever wondered why some people can produce a well-structured, relevant essay written in a style that seems to glide across the page with the minimum of fuss? Do you think some people simply have these skills, and others don’t, and that there is nothing we can do about it? This book just might change your mind. Addressing each landmark stage of the essay writing process, How to Write Better Essays teaches you how to… • analyse the question and break down difficult terms and concepts • brainstorm effectively and generate your own ideas • evaluate and criticise arguments • express your thoughts coherently and develop your own style of writing • plan and structure your essay from introduction to conclusion …and along the way, practical techniques show how to analyse, criticise, discuss and evaluate material, improve your style, revise your final draft and avoid plagiarism. This second edition features a unique troubleshooting section allowing you easily to locate solutions to your writing problems, additional chapters on paragraphs and style, and end of chapter summaries. In short, this book is the constant source of assistance and inspiration you need to tackle your essays with confidence!
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140 of 140 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is worth its weight in gold for anyone who needs to write essays and I have recommended it to many of my friends. I have always been able to write decent enough essays, getting A grade GCSEs and A/ B grade Alevels, but my undergraduate essays never quite seemed to reach the top marks. I couldn't quite understand this though because I always got top marks for my scientific reports, literature reviews, and exams yet my essays never seemed to go above a 2:1. If I put in a huge amount of effort I would be able to reach a high 2:1, while hardly any effort would get me a low 2:1, I just couldn't seem to break out of it! That was until I read this book.
This book was an absolute delight to read. It is extremely well written, interesting and engaging. To be honest, I just couldn't put it down. It was as though everything clicked into place for me - I could see exactly where I'd been going wrong. The book breaks down the process of essay writing into steps starting from how to think about essay questions, how to make notes and read background material, right through to writing style and proof reading. It is broken down in a way which is easy to follow and apply. But more than just improving your essays, this book provides advise on how to think more creatively - so you can reach those 1st class grades. However good your essays currently are, Greethams book will undoubtedly improve them, and I would reccommend it to every undergraduate!
Before I read this book I always found essay writing a laborious and painful process which I usually procrastinated about and spent many days dreading having to actually get down and do. This book actually made the whole process of essay writing much more enjoyable, and actually much quicker. My essays now take much less time (from background reading to final draft), get better marks, and are more enjoyable to write - what more could any student want. The first essay I wrote after finishing this book got a 1st, and I have never got anything less than a 1st for any essay since.
It is now nearly 2 years since I read this book and I have recently graduated (with a 1st). I deceided to write this review because I feel so indebted to Greetham's book for transforming my academic experience.
This book was an absolute delight to read. It is extremely well written, interesting and engaging. To be honest, I just couldn't put it down. It was as though everything clicked into place for me - I could see exactly where I'd been going wrong. The book breaks down the process of essay writing into steps starting from how to think about essay questions, how to make notes and read background material, right through to writing style and proof reading. It is broken down in a way which is easy to follow and apply. But more than just improving your essays, this book provides advise on how to think more creatively - so you can reach those 1st class grades. However good your essays currently are, Greethams book will undoubtedly improve them, and I would reccommend it to every undergraduate!
Before I read this book I always found essay writing a laborious and painful process which I usually procrastinated about and spent many days dreading having to actually get down and do. This book actually made the whole process of essay writing much more enjoyable, and actually much quicker. My essays now take much less time (from background reading to final draft), get better marks, and are more enjoyable to write - what more could any student want. The first essay I wrote after finishing this book got a 1st, and I have never got anything less than a 1st for any essay since.
It is now nearly 2 years since I read this book and I have recently graduated (with a 1st). I deceided to write this review because I feel so indebted to Greetham's book for transforming my academic experience.
157 of 158 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a teacher and journalist I am frequently asked by students to recommend a book on essay writing. This is the only book I recommend. Not only does Bryan Greetham take you through the steps of writing, he shows students how to think!!
This is something I have not come across in any other book of this kind.
His writing is clear, the structure of the book is helpful, the language is accessible. Top marks from me and my students.
This is something I have not come across in any other book of this kind.
His writing is clear, the structure of the book is helpful, the language is accessible. Top marks from me and my students.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hi I have always been able to write essays but not mater what approach I took to the essay I was never able to get top marks now after reading this book I have been able to improve my essays drastically. This book is pack full of informative and sound advice on how to raise your game and hit those high marks.
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not very helpful
Yet another long winded book on essay help which doesnt really help any further... not nearly as good as cite them right by Palgrave.
Published 3 months ago by BA early years
How to Write Better Essays
I've only had chance to use this book a little bit, but what I've used has been quite useful for the couple of assignments I've had to plan. Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. H. Doughty
Essay book
Very clear book, has helped me to further understand the process of essay writing, would recommend it to others to help them
Published 7 months ago by Rowan
Better planning, studying and writing!
I've been looking through a number of books on improving my writing, since I am starting another degree this year. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Urban Scrawl
Excellent advice - definitely worth buying!
I bought this book last summer after a couple of disappointing essay marks at university. I was always told that I'd understood the subject but didn't write clearly enough, and was... Read more
Published 10 months ago by University girl
How to write better essays?
This is a great book for anyone needed assistance with essay writing in the form of assignments and exams. Read more
Published 15 months ago by O'Brian
Looked at a few this one was the only one I didnt take back...
Bought a selection of 9 books, the others were long and talkative but didnt actually help me.
I dont want to read a book and not improve my essay writting, this book has... Read more
I dont want to read a book and not improve my essay writting, this book has... Read more
Published 19 months ago by L. Brookes-smith
It's okay if you know absolutely nothing about writing
I purchased this book expecting some great insights and suggestions that were not so blatantly obvious. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Blooberry
Must have buy for all students
Bryan Greetham's tips for essays are definately worth reading. Some are so obvious you wonder why you haven't done it before. Read more
Published 21 months ago by The History Boffin
An essential student purchase, but not the bible.
I call this book an essential student purchase because it gives an excellent breakdown of the interpretation, the planning, the researching and the writing of an academic essay but... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Adrian Cartlidge
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