How to Write Better Essays (Study Guides)

Greetham, Bryan

ISBN 10: 0230224806 / ISBN 13: 9780230224803

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Write Better Essays (Study Guides)
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230224806
• ISBN 13: 9780230224803
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1776688039.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 47008144
• Signed: 4/20/2026 12:27:19 PM
• Seller catalogs:
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  • 9780230224803
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Synopsis

This book takes the reader carefully through each stage of essay writing from interpretation of the question, to the research, planning, writing, and revision. The book shows how to improve not just study skills like note-taking, reading, organization, and writing, but thinking skills as well. Readers will learn how to analyze difficult concepts, criticize and evaluate arguments, use evidence, and develop more of their own ideas. This book gives clear practical advice, with a troubleshooting section that deals with a range of common problems.

About the Author

Bryan Greetham currently teaches philosophy at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. He also runs thinking and writing skills courses based on this book at universities, colleges and schools in New South Wales.