HOW TO WRITE COURSEWORK AND EXAM ESSAYS

An accessible guide to developing the skills needed to excel in written work and exams 6th edition

Brendan Hennessy

• PRICE £8.99
• EXTENT 264 pages
• BINDING Paperback
• FORMAT 234 x 153 mm
• ISBN 978-1-84528-440-4
• PUB DATE 29th October 2010
• BIC CODE YQZ, CJCW, CJB
• CATEGORY Study Skills
• TERRITORIES World Rights

REVIEWS

‘There is a lot of good sense in this book.’ Times Educational Supplement

‘Anyone who is studying with the Open University will relate to this, whether it is a first year course or, like me you are embarking on a third level course for the first time… full of excellent information and very readable. I recommend it for anyone who suffers from essayphobia from [age] 16 - 100.’ Reader review

KEY POINTS

• Now in its 6th edition this book has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of feedback from teachers and students, including the requirements of online research
• Use the techniques and exercises in this book to develop the originality and good writing that examiners look for

Writing good essays is a vital study skill for all stages of education, from GCSE to degree level BRENDAN HENNESSY has spent many years teaching English language and literature, journalism and communication skills to students of all ages both in the UK and overseas. He is based on London, SE.

CONTENTS

Introduction and preparing for exams

• 1.The purpose of your essay
• 2.Choosing your topic
• 3.Collecting the information you need
• 4.Putting your ideas into shape
• 5.Making your essay coherent
• 6.Giving your work conviction
• 7.How to think straight and argue well
• 8.Writing introductions and conclusions
• 9.Improving your style
• 10.Editing and rewriting
• 11.How to pass your exam essay
• Appendices