Essays and Dissertations

• Part of our brand new One Step Ahead series, which gives practical and accessible guidance on specific markets
• An accessible and lively guide to preparing and writing essays and dissertations, from research and preparation to preparing a conclusion
• Includes advice on time management, printing and editing the final draft, presentation, deadlines, and good exam practice
• In two sections, the first presents an easy-to-follow method giving students checklists as they research and write an essay, the second provides schematic summaries to the first part, including flow diagrams
• Aimed at all students of all ages, it makes a potentially dry subject readable

Readership: The One Step Ahead series is for all those who want and need to communicate more effectively in a range of real-life situations. Each title provides up-to-date practical guidance, tips, and the language tools to enhance your writing and speaking. This title is aimed at all students: A-level, undergraduate, FE students, including mature students, especially those on OU or other distance learning courses.

Contents
Part A1: Introduction
2: Looking at questions
3: Research
4: Structuring the essay
5: Getting the words in the right order
6: Presentation
7: Managing your time
8: More about research
9: More about writing
10: Dissertations and long essays
11: Exams
Part B
Footnotes and bibliography
List of resources
Index