{"product_id":"writing-essays-for-dummies-uk-edition-isbn-9780470742907","title":"Writing Essays For Dummies, UK Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis straight-talking guide will help you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the nuts and bolts of academic writing, helping you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks. From identifying the essay type and planning a structure, to honing your research skills, managing your time, finding an essay voice, and referencing correctly, Writing Essays For Dummies shows you how to stay on top of each stage of the essay-writing process, to help you produce a well-crafted and confident final document.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting Essays For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Navigating a World of Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write Essays\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Identifying the essay type\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Researching, Recording and Reformulating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Eyes Down: Academic reading\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Researching Online\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Note-taking and Organising your Material\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Avoiding Plagiarism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Putting Pen to Paper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Writing as a process\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Getting Going and Keeping Going\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Mastering Language and Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Writing with Confidence\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Penning the Perfect Paragraph\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Finding Your Voice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Tightening Your Structure and Organisation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Preparing the Aperitif: The Introduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Serving the Main Course: The Essay’s Body\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Dishing up Dessert: The Conclusion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Acknowledging Sources of Information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final Touches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: It’s all in the detail\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Perfecting Your Presentation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: The afterglow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tips to Avoid Things Going Wrong\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Ten Ways to Make Your Essay Stand Out\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book is Organised 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Navigating a World of Information 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Researching, Recording and Reformulating 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Mastering Language and Style 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Tightening Your Structure and Organisation 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final Touches 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Navigating a World of Information 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write Essays 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning to University-level Writing 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting at school 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting at undergraduate level 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting at postgraduate level 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Genre Right 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting an essay, not creative prose 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting an essay, not a newspaper article 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting an essay, not a report 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafting Your Essay: Stages in the Writing Process 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 1: Analysing the title 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 2: Making a timetable 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 3: Gathering data 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 4: Brainstorming and planning 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 5: Writing the first draft 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 6: Revising your draft 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 7: Checking and polishing 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe final hurdle: Handing in 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Successful Essay Writer 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust write, write, write 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving yourself enough time 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your mindset 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting Going and Keeping Going 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready to Write 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out what helps you to work 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganising yourself 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Writer’s Block 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging your fears 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting something – anything – and rewording it 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking before you write 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualising the final product 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting about the essay for a while 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleeping on it 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading something different 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your blood flowing 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing something that makes you feel good 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Yourself on Track 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning large scale 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning small scale 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking half hours not whole hours 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing work into manageable chunks 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewarding yourself 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Help: Using Other Students as a Sounding Board 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising What Helps You to Write 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Working Out the Essay Type 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out What to Write About 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnpicking keywords 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for function words 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Different Frameworks 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what you do for all frameworks 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining types of essay 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your story flow 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Around Your Framework 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Researching, Recording and Reformulating 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Eyes Down: Academic Reading 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading Academically: How It Differs 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Reading List 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing which books to read 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the books on your list 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Beyond the Reading List: Searching for Literature 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the library catalogue 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling on the experts 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Articles from Journals 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing Up Your Reading Techniques 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading smartly 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading online 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading faster 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting it all together: The SQ3R technique 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading critically 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Researching Online 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising Caution as You Surf 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started: Using Popular Websites 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out key websites 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroadening the Net 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Wikipedia or not? 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Academically Acceptable Websites 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising scholarly sites 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining sources and authors 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping the scope 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing wary of bias 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuring accuracy 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking currency 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting your checklist 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching with keywords and other terms 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Note Taking and Organising Your Material 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Take Notes 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking up on supplies 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a filing system 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with index cards 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotating: Marking Up Texts in a Useful Manner 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting in your books 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with PowerPoint handouts 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your own mark-up system 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColour coding 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Page of Notes 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting what’s important for you 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying out your notes 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing and making diagrams 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating your own shorthand 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping the Notes and Starting to Write 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to move on 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning your notes into a plan 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Avoiding Plagiarism 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Plagiarism 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalling into the copycat trap 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing how tutors catch you out 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the consequences 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping on the Straight and Narrow 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting in Your Own Words 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParaphrasing 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarising 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Mastering Language and Style 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Writing with Confidence: Brushing Up Your Grammar 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePunctuating Properly 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapitalising Correctly 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Different Parts of Speech 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerbs 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNouns 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePronouns 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjectives 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdverbs 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepositions and conjunctions 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterjections 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Penning the Perfect Paragraph 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Paragraphs 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking about types of paragraph 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the dos and don’ts 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring a Paragraph 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the process 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePenning a topic sentence 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting supporting sentences 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering sentence length 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring Coherence and Logical Flow 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering sentences within the paragraph for coherence 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the language flow 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignposting your sentences and paragraphs 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking for coherence and flow 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Writing in the Academic Style 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting the Right Tone of Voice 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering your audience 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing modest 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing cautious 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe careful with your attitude 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting in a Formal Style 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ‘I’ in your essay 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive or passive? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding overstatements 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding contractions 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your eyes peeled for clichés 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of slang 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a wide range of language 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the right specialist words 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimising your use of long words 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstituting phrasal verbs 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNever using formatting or punctuation for effect 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemaining Objective 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Biased Language 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Clear, Concise and Precise 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing specific 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting out unnecessary fluff 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of complicated sentences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting statements not questions 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Own Voice 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing your writing as part of a process 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with feedback 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking it at your own pace 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Tightening Your Structure and Organisation 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Preparing the Aperitif: The Introduction 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Aims of Your Introduction 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Include 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering the conventions of intros 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining keywords and terms 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a thesis statement 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring alternative openings 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Back to the Introduction at the End 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Common Mistakes 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Serving the Main Course: The Essay’s Body 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Position 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Different Types of Writing 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescriptive writing 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalytical writing 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective writing 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a Balanced View 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what counts as evidence 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading with critical eyes 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStating your opinion 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating Quotations 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Visuals 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting visual information 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting visual information 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarising information in charts 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Dishing Up Dessert: The Conclusion 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing How to Conclude 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what a conclusion does 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the content right 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the Conclusion 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing all the threads together 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePointing forward 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriking the right tone 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the length right 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealising that writing your conclusion can change your essay 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Conclusion 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your work. 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking yourself ‘So what?’ 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the final check 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Acknowledging Sources of Information 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Referencing 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBearing in Mind Some Basics 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Grips with the Jargon 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinning Down Your Referencing Style 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Harvard (a.k.a. author\/date) 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with footnotes 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuoting within Your Essay 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCiting the author in the text 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuoting directly 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuoting indirectly 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlotting a short quotation into your sentence 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with longer quotations 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing References at the End of Your Work 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final Touches 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Editing and Proofreading: It’s All in the Detail 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Difference between Editing and Proofreading 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing: Casting a Critical Eye over What\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Saying 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering content 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining structure 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing style 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring that your essay’s the correct length 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProofreading: Dotting the is and crossing the Ts 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to look for 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing different proofreading techniques 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Perfecting Your Presentation 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Good: First Impressions 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking paper 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfecting pages 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBinding 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a cover sheet 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Good: On Closer Inspection 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right font and font size 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyling headings and subheadings 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing italics 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpacing adequately 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating data into your essay 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing Off 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning through your checklist 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKissing the essay goodbye 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Moving On: Results and Feedback 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCongratulating Yourself on What You Achieve 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting what you’ve done well 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on positive feedback 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What the Marks Mean 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with Getting a Lower Mark than You Hoped For 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with disappointment 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to your tutor 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action to improve 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking advantage of other support 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving On to the Next Essay 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Troubleshooting Tips 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOops! I’ve Written Too Many Words 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUh-oh . My Essay is Too Short 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEeek! I’ll Never Finish On Time! 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m Having Technological Torments 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Writing is Just Appalling 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m Not Sure I’ve Answered the Question 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Think My References are All Wrong 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Don’t Really Understand the Reading 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Hate My Course and Can’t Be Bothered 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Can’t Find Any Mistakes – is That Really Okay? 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tips for Writing Essays in Exams .289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Exams from the Start 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Time 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying Different Revision Techniques 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing What’s Gone Before 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Good to Yourself 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing Up 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting by Hand 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Exam Nerves 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering the Question 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting the Examiner with a Polished Product 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Page\u003c\/b\u003e teaches English for Academic Purposes and essay-writing skills at the University of Southampton.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Carrie Winstanley\u003c\/b\u003e is a Principal lecturer in Education at Roehampton University. 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