Writing Better University Essays

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[edit] A Guide to Better Essay Writing

This is a fresh and approachable guide helping students to write better essays at university. It addresses students directly and is packed with practical information. Examples from real essays are included to make the text more approachable. This book is an attempt to help students write better essays, because so many deserve better than they actually do. Different academic conventions are discussed, and where applicable explained. By following the advice in this book, students should improve their essay writing skills, and be rewarded with higher marks.

The subject matter of the book makes it suitable to all levels of university students, both undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.

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