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The Basics of Essay Writing

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The Basics of Essay Writing by Nigel Warburton offers clear and practical guidance to enhance your essay-writing skills. The book explains the importance of writing effective essays and provides a step-by-step approach to help you focus on the question, research and plan thoroughly, develop and maintain an argument, and refine your writing style and tone. Packed with useful advice and exercises, it is an accessible resource for students across all subjects and levels.
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This book is ideal for students of all ages and disciplines who wish to improve their essay-writing skills, from beginners to those seeking to polish their technique.

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Nigel Warburton, bestselling author and experienced lecturer, provides all the guidance and advice you need to dramatically improve your essay-writing skills with a step-by-step exploration of exactly what you should consider to improve your essays and marks.

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Nigel Warburton, bestselling author and experienced lecturer, provides all the guidance and advice you need to dramatically improve your essay-writing skills. The book opens with a discussion of why it is so important to write a good essay and proceeds through a step-by-step exploration of exactly what you should consider to improve your essays and marks.

You will find help on how to:

  • focus on answering the question asked
  • research and plan your essay
  • build and sustain an argument
  • improve your writing style and tone

The Basics of Essay Writing 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.

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Higher Education Academy Network, UK commends the book, noting it as a valuable companion for essay preparation: 'I'll be tackling my next essay with Nigel Warburton's The Basics of Essay Writing in one hand and a pen in the other.'

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415434041

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 119.0mm

Height: 172.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Nigel Warburton is freelance philosopher. He is author of several books for Routledge including Philosophy: The Classics, Philosophy: Basic Readings, Thinking from A–Z, and The Basics of Essay Writing.

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