Essay writing
Being able to write a good essay is a key skill to master if you want to succeed at university. Here you find our top tips for creating effective essays to maximise your grades! These pages will give you a good idea of what is needed in each section of an essay as well as providing an idea of the stages of writing one.
Essay Writing Workshops
Printable guide
A single page printable guide with our top 10 tips for writing essays.
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External essay writing resources
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100 Editing and Proofreading Tips for WritersBlog post from Duncan Koerber, writing and communications expert and co-author of "Clear, Precise, Direct: Strategies for Writing"
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The Academic PhrasebankExcellent resource from the University of Manchester that says it provides you with the 'nuts and bolts' of academic phraseology.
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ASK- Assignment Survival KitIncludes Assignment Schedule Calculator to help you manage your time through the different stages of writing an essay.
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Assignment structures and samplesExcellent subject specific information from Monash University.
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Business English for SuccessOnline textbook by Scott Maclean. Not just for business students. Good sections on the writing process.
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