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'This is a lively and comprehensive essay-writing manual which is obviously based on solid experience of helping students to improve their skills ... This is one of the few books on study skills which will actually make you laugh.' - Roy Johnson, Amazon.co.uk
'Clear, direct and humorous.' - Stella Heath
Stella Heath, Edge Hill College of Higher Education
'Clear, direct and humorous'
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At school and university, various tutors will no doubt have given you different or even conflicting instructions on how to negotiate this crucial stage in your essay. Read the first page
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At school and university, various tutors will no doubt have given you different or even conflicting instructions on how to negotiate this crucial stage in your essay. Read the first page
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a third-year student of English at the University of Leeds. I bought this book at the beginning of the year, and I haven't looked back since. Not only is this the funniest book of its kind; it is absolutely stunningly good. I've checked out ALL the others, and if you want to save yourself some time, get this one. Richard Marggraf Turley must be some kind of god - he knows EXACTLY what tutors want to see in an essay, and tells you EXACTLY how do do it. Like the other reviewers here, my grades went up by a whole class since I got this book - and I've earned two firsts so far this semester.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I heard about this book from a friend. Apparently lots of people are using it now. I don't usually use study guides - and I never write reviews on the internet - but this one was different. All the things I'd struggled with before were explained in plain terms - things like linking expressions and structure. I was so impressed by the way the author sets everything out in a logical and easy to understand way. This book really is the best. I can honestly say that I got better marks for my last two essays because I used it. Richard Marggraf Turley seems to know just what my tutors wanted to see.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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I study History and English joint honours at UCL, and was struggling with essay assignments. Until I bought this book. In a word, RMT rocks! His guide is funny, to the point, and very, very, cool. I would never have thought learning to write essays could be fun - but this book proved me wrong. I've lent it to all my friends too (sorry, RMT!). But I can recommend buying this - all the other reviewers here are right: this is the best book of its kind. My essays went up from 3rd/low 2.ii to mid-high 2.1. Can't say more than that, really.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Timely book for A levels
My daughter just started A level English Lit and was getting no help from her teacher on how best to write essays. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jaz
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This is an excellent book, not only has it improved my written work, my oral communication has improved as well.
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. D. Gbinigie
Writing essays!
This book is really useful. Yes most of the examples given are, in poetry form but for any essay you can adapt it's approach, and make it suit your essay title. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Codylocklun ( London)
Invaluable study aid.
Brilliant, just brilliant. Clear, concise, everything you need to know to turn out great essays. Worth every penny.
Published 17 months ago by Niki
This is the best essay guide by a long way.
I agree with the other reviewers here. I first read this book years ago for help with essays (it took me from a 'C' to an A) and am returning to it now, it's that good. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Captain Ahab
Brilliant
I bought this book in preparation for the beginning of my undergrad English degree, and I have to say: I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Calliope
Will definitely add 5-10+ to your marks
Great book. Clear easy to read and only relevant stuff. Also gives you examples of what he means. Best book on how to write essays. Read more
Published 23 months ago by sean harrison
This book is so helpful!
I got this book in the post this morning and, although I don't normally write reviews on Amazon, after reading the first few chapters I felt compelled to recommend it to anybody... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Chloe M. Tomlinson
bang up-to-date, funny, and completely relevant
I have to agree with everything the reviewer from Leeds says: this book rules! My grades have gone up across the board (I'm a joint honours student, English and history). Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2000
bang up-to-date, funny, and completely relevant
I have to agree with everything the reviewer from Leeds says: this book rules! My grades have gone up across the board (I'm a joint honours student, English and history). Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2000
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