How to Write an Assignment: Proven Techniques for Producing Essays, Reports and Dissertations That Succeed
Author(s): Pauline Smith
This practical guide, written by a chief examiner, gives you the tools and planning techniques for making light work of assignments, essays, reports and dissertations. It covers: - Thoroughly understanding the title, question or brief - Choosing the right format for your assignment - Producing an outline plan Reseaching and taking notes - Drafting the structure and improving your style - Presenting the final assignment Examples and mini case studies show the difference between good and bad practice. Self-evaluation exercises ensure you stay on the right track.
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'... contains everything you need to know to write an assignment, from how to unpack a hypothesis to referencing.' Reader Review
Pauline Smith, an experienced teacher, chief examiner and Open Univeristy tutor, was Head of Continuing Professional Development at Manchester Metropolitan University and a Senior Education Adviser with the Department for Education and Skills (DFES). She is now an independent consultant.
List of Illustrations; Preface; 1. What is an assignment?; 2. Making the right start; 3. Analysing the title question or brief; 4. How to plan and take notes; 5. Drafting the structure; 6. Improving your style; 7. Presenting your final assignment; 8. Improving through reflection; 9. Where are you now?; Glosssary; Further reading; Index.
General Fields
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- : How To Books Ltd
- : How To Books Ltd
- : 0.227
- : 01 December 2010
- : 234mm X 153mm X 13mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 December 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : Pauline Smith
- : Paperback
- : 8th Revised edition
- : 808.042
- : 102
- : Illustrations
