How to Write Essays & Assignments (Smarter Study Skills) - Softcover

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Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers work within the University of Dundee’s Learning Centre and Academic Affairs Office respectively and have each been teaching for over 25 years and now specialize in supporting academic skills across both the arts and sciences.

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How to write Essays & Assignments, second edition

Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers

Is there a secret to successful study? The answer is no! But there are some essential skills and smart strategies that will help you to improve your results at university.

This easy-to-use guide identifies and addresses the areas where most students need help with planning and writing academic essays and assignments and provides straightforward, practical tips and solutions that will enable you to assess and then improve your performance.

How to Write Essays & Assignmentsprovides all of the tips, tools and techniques that you will need to research, plan and write academic essays and assignments that will get you great marks, including:

• How to get started
• How to plan your essay and write to a deadline
• How to read and take notes effectively
• How to improve your academic writing style
• How to shape your essay and avoid common grammatical & structural pitfalls
• How to cite references and avoid plagiarism
• How to review, proof-read and present your essay for maximum impact & results

Visit www.smartstudyskills.com to access a wealth of useful information, tips, templates and interactive activities that will support your skills development.