How to Write Better Essays

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be so good at writing essays, with the ability to write well-structured prose, incorporating interesting and relevant ideas with the minimum of effort, while others struggle to get even the simplest idea down on paper? We often assume that we either have these skills or we don`t, and that there is nothing we can do about it. This book might just change your mind...
How to Write Better Essays takes you through each stage of writing an essay. You will learn how to:

• analyse the question and break down difficult terms and concepts
• brainstorm effectively and generate your own ideas
• evaluate and criticise arguments
• express your thoughts coherently and develop your own style of writing
• plan and structure your essay from introduction to conclusion

Along the way you will not only build upon your writing skills, but you will also learn how to improve your research, note-taking, reading, organisational and thinking skills too. With a chapter on exams showing you how to develop your recall skills, this book will be a source of help and inspiration to you throughout your course, enabling you to tackle essays with confidence!
Bryan Greetham runs thinking and writing skills courses based on this book at universities, colleges and schools in New South Wales, and online at www.writeideas.hl.com.au. He currently teaches philosophy at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, having previously taught at the University of Maryland, Lisbon, and in the UK.