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Writing Essays

Writing Essays. Preparation for HE. What is an Essay?. ‘The academic essay … is a kind of game in which the writer, according to the extent to which s/he is familiar with the rules and is able to use them, seeks to satisfy the demands of the reader/marker ’.

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Writing Essays

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  1. Writing Essays Preparation for HE

  2. What is an Essay? ‘The academic essay … is a kind of game in which the writer, according to the extent to which s/he is familiar with the rules and is able to use them, seeks to satisfy the demands of the reader/marker’. Houghton (1984) in James, G. (ed) The ESP Classroom, University of Exeter

  3. What does an Essay look like? • It is a piece of continuous writing which is divided into paragraphs • It should present information in a linear format, so that paragraphs ‘hang together’ effectively and the information is presented sequentially & logically.

  4. The Writing Process • Crack the Code Decide what the question is asking, using tutor, peers, BUG system • Gather information Pull together relevant information from a variety of sources • Put your ideas together Draft and edit your arguments in written format • Tidy up, check and correct Proof read your work to clear it of errors.

  5. Reference Price, G. & Maier, P. (2007) Effective Study Skills: Unlock Your Potential , Essex, Pearson Education Ltd

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