Writing Essays
An essay is a focused piece of writing that puts forward the author's argument. Through essay writing, you will learn to express yourself in a more logical way, and through practice your vocabulary will improve and you will begin to write more clearly, objectively and persuasively.
On this page, we've put together some resources to help you write the best essay you can.
Brilliant Writing Tips for Students
With tips on punctuation, style, grammar and essay structure, this handy guide provides succinct and practical guidance on students' most common areas of concern in their written work.
Critical Thinking Skills
Ideal for students who are mystified by lecturer comments such as 'more analysis needed', this title takes the art of analysis and breaks it down into easy-to-understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage.
Critical Thinking Skills:effective analysis, argument and reflection
Clear explanations, relevant examples and plenty of exercises throughout, this book helps students to develop their analytical reasoning skills and apply them to a range of tasks including reading, note-making and writing.
Doing Essays and Assignments
Giving students an insider's view of what lecturers and professors are looking for when they set essays and assignments, this text provides practical and effective guidance on how to write successful essays and other written assignments.
Essay Writing Skills
Essay Writing Skills will help you to excel in your A-level or University written work. It includes winning strategies for researching, planning and structuring your essays and invaluable advice on improving your first draft.
Essays and Dissertations
Aimed at all adult students, this text is an accessible and lively guide to preparing and writing essays and dissertations, from choosing an appropriate title to preparing a conclusion.
Useful Websites
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Writing Essays Tour | University of LeicesterAre you currently writing an essay? Are you looking for resources to help you develop and enhance your essay writing? If the answer is yes, this tour is for you.
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Essay Writing | University of HullHull's online guide is rich with point by point information on how to plan and structure your essay.
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Academic Writing | BBC Learning EnglishThis is a free, online learning course from the BBC to help you learn how to write to Academic standards.