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Build confidence in a range of key essay writing techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced EE experts.· Build essay writing techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the writing process - from the development of a research question, critical-thinking, referencing and citation to reflecting on the process and final essay· Concise, clear explanations help you navigate the IB requirements, including advice on assessment objectives and academic honesty· Learn what is required to get the best EE grades and write an excellent essay with detailed examiner advice and expert tips and hints, including common mistakes to avoid · Explicit reference to the IB Learner profile and the importance of reflection.

Entries provide in-depth historical background information on each movement as well as modern critical interpretation of each movement's characteristic styles and themes.

Does your learner need help with writing essays? Do your students believe they can write an excellent essay? This practical workbook teaches your students how to write a 5-paragraph essay using a foolproof step-by-step process. Each mini-lesson teaches one step and contains practice examples to build your learner's writing skill and confidence. Every student will benefit from this confidence-building, reliable process that can be reused for any type of essay or assignment in any class.

Contents:Contents: 1. The big picture -- 2. Language - nouns and noun groups -- 3. Language - verb groups and the clause -- 4. Middle ground - paragraph structure -- 5. Middle ground - cohesion -- 6. Middle ground - using evidence and paraphrasing -- 7. The big picture - citation and bibliography -- 8. The big picture - essay questions and outlines -- 9. The big picture - information reports -- 10. The big picture - explanations -- 11. The big picture - discussions.

This indispensable guide takes students through each step of the essay writing process, enabling them to tackle written assignments with confidence. Students will develop their ability to analyse complex concepts, evaluate and critically engage with arguments, communicate their ideas clearly and concisely and generate more ideas of their own. Chapters are short and succinct and cover topics such as reading purposefully, note-taking, essay writing in exams and avoiding plagiarism. Packed with practical activities and handy hints which students can apply to their own writing, this is an ideal resource for students looking to improve the quality and clarity of their academic writing.This book will be a source of guidance and inspiration for students of all disciplines and levels who need to write essays as part of their course.New to this Edition:- Brand new chapters on topics such as learning from feedback, finding your voice and using the right vocabulary- Expanded companion website featuring videos, interactive exercises, sample essays and lecturer resources- Exclusive web-only chapter on improving your memoryAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/how-to-write-better-essays-4e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.