Good essay writing : a social sciences guide

Redman, Peter 1964- (Author).

Summary: Shows students how to approach different types of essay questions, provides detailed guidelines on the various ways of supporting and sustaining key arguments, addresses common worries, and provides extensive use of worked examples.

Record details

ISBN: 1412920116 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
vii, 121 p. ; 22 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: London : Sage, 2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previous ed.: 2001.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- What tutors are looking for when marking essays -- What is a social science essay? -- Matching the answers to the question -- Stages of writing from preparation to final version -- Writing introductions -- Writing the main section -- Writing conclusions -- Referencing -- Some common worries -- Examples of student essays.