How to use your reading in your essays / Jeanne Godfrey.

By:

Godfrey, Jeanne [author.]

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Palgrave study skillsPublisher: London : Palgrave, 2018Edition: Third editionDescription: vi, 212 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:

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ISBN:

9781352002973
1352002973

Subject(s):

Academic writing

DDC classification:

808.02 GOD 23

LOC classification:

LB2369 .G573 2018

Contents:

Part A.Understanding your reading Part B.Using your reading in your essay Part C.Useful words and phrases Part D.Checking and correcting your work

Summary: "Reading is part and parcel of academic writing, and knowing which sources to include in assignments and how to go about this process can be challenging. That's where this handy guide comes in. With over twenty years' experience in the field, Jeanne Godfrey is no stranger to essay writing. Taking students step-by-step through the process, from choosing their sources to checking their work, she helps students to develop the skills and confidence they need to use their reading effectively in their essays and get the best marks possible for their work. Concise and practical, it breaks down the 'why' and 'how' of using reading in academic writing and contains valuable guidance on paraphrasing, comparing the views of different authors and commenting on sources. This book is ideal for students of all disciplines, and can be used by college students, undergraduates and postgraduates." --Publisher description.

Holdings ( 2 )
Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	808.02 GOD (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		223556
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	808.02 GOD (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		223555

Previous edition: 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part A.Understanding your reading Part B.Using your reading in your essay Part C.Useful words and phrases Part D.Checking and correcting your work

"Reading is part and parcel of academic writing, and knowing which sources to include in assignments and how to go about this process can be challenging. That's where this handy guide comes in. With over twenty years' experience in the field, Jeanne Godfrey is no stranger to essay writing. Taking students step-by-step through the process, from choosing their sources to checking their work, she helps students to develop the skills and confidence they need to use their reading effectively in their essays and get the best marks possible for their work. Concise and practical, it breaks down the 'why' and 'how' of using reading in academic writing and contains valuable guidance on paraphrasing, comparing the views of different authors and commenting on sources. This book is ideal for students of all disciplines, and can be used by college students, undergraduates and postgraduates." --Publisher description.