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Informationen zum Autor Dr Peter Levin is an educational developer at LSE. One of his roles is that of 'teamwork tutor' for students working on group projects. Prior to taking up his present position he lectured in social policy at LSE. He is author of Making Social Policy (Open University Press, 1997). Klappentext This book remains the book of choice for students with essays to write! How to read selectivelyHow to take notes effectivelyHow to understand the 'academic speak' in essay questions How to structure your work How to use and cite your sources accurately Peter Levin has comprehensively updated the book to incorporate student feedback and has included significantly more information on the kinds of material that are available online, and on coping with the attentions of the plagiarism police. The book clarifies all the key issues that students cite as blocks to the development of their writing skills and will help improve the grades of any student who takes the time to adopt the techniques offered. No student with essays to write should be without a copy! This book is essential reading for students embarking on writing an essay or report for the first time, or returning to study after a break. It will be an invaluable tool for students of any discipline. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of tables List of boxes The strange world of the university - Read this first! Introduction Part one: Getting started Part two: Reading purposes and strategies Part three: Writing essays Part four: Referencing styles Part five: Plagiarism and collusion Notes and references Books on speed reading Acknowledgments
