Doing Essays and Assignments: Essential Tips for Students Contributor(s): Greasley, Pete (Author) |
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ISBN: 1473912067 ISBN-13: 9781473912069 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $114.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Authorship |
Dewey: 808.066 |
LCCN: 2015959031 |
Series: Sage Study Skills |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" (1.15 lbs) 240 pages |
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Publisher Description: Have you ever been stunned by a low grade, when you were expecting an A or B? Are you struggling to make the jump from a second to a first? Doing Essays and Assignments gives you an insider's view on what tutors and professors really want when they assign essays and projects, and reveals how you can raise your game and achieve the best grades. Drawing on a survey of lecturers, and examples of real student work, this handy guide provides practical advice to help you not only understand what is expected of you, but also get ideas on how to deliver what your tutor is looking for. Providing a behind-the-scenes look at marking, find out how you can successfully craft the perfect written assignment, and discover tips and techniques on:
SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success! |
Contributor Bio(s): Greasley, Pete: - Pete Greasley is a Teaching Fellow in the Division of Health Research at Lancaster University. He has been marking student assignments for more years than he would care to remember, and not particularly enjoying it. He has conducted research and published academic articles in psychology, sociology, health, and education, and has also written an introductory book on quantitative data anal-ysis. |