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This book is one I wish I had bought at the start of my Psychology degree. Five-star review
Essay writing is a key part of the Psychology degree and knowing how to write effective and compelling academic essays is key to success.
Whether it's understanding how to implement feedback you receive on essays, how to stop procrastinating or what makes an effective introduction, this book covers it all. Drawing on insights derived from teaching thousands of students over a 25-year period How to Write Brilliant Psychology Essays provides the keys that will unlock your writing potential.
Ace your Assignment provide practical tips to help succeed
Exercises help try the theory out in practice
Take away points highlight the key learnings from each chapter
Online resources provide even more help and guidance.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Catch the wave - how to seize the moment, overcome procrastination and write now
Chapter 2: Make it yours - how to use sources effectively and avoid the plagiarism trap
Chapter 3: Set it up - how to write an effective introduction
Chapter 4: Keep on target - how to answer the essay question
Chapter 5: Keep it smooth - how to interconnect your essay
Chapter 6: Keep it critical - how to develop your critical evaluation
Chapter 7: Keep it dynamic - how to develop your academic voice and describe effectively
Chapter 8: Sum it up - how to write an effective conclusion
Chapter 9: Make it professional - how to ensure high-quality presentation and referencing
Chapter 10: Refine and enhance - how to effectively review and edit your essay
Chapter 11: Unseen exams
Chapter 12: Seen and takeaway exams
About the author
Paul Dickerson is Associate Professor at the University of Roehampton where he has taught for more than 25 years. His research has predominantly adopted a qualitative approach and has largely focused on issues of talk and interaction. He has previously written How to Write Brilliant Psychology Essays also published by Sage. Paul has written Social Psychology 2e to enable you to immerse yourself in the exciting world of social psychology, to see its relevance in everyday life - as well as to support you in questioning its findings.
Summary
Drawing on insights derived from teaching thousands of students over a 25 year period this book teaches students how to write effective and compelling academic essays.
