Godfrey, Jeanne
How to Use Your Reading in Your Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9781352002973
- author:
- Godfrey, Jeanne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.5 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, Study Skills,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This guide helps students develop the skills and confidence to use their reading effectively in academic writing. With over 20 years' experience in the field, Jeanne Godfrey takes students step-by-step through the process of choosing sources, checking work, and getting the best marks possible.
Concise and practical, the book breaks down the 'why' and 'how' of using reading in academic writing, covering topics such as paraphrasing, comparing authors' views, and commenting on sources. It's ideal for students across all disciplines, from college to postgraduate level.
A new edition features updated guidance on targeting your reading, staying focused, and knowing when to stop, as well as a two-colour text design to make the material more accessible.