by Alan Durant (Author), Alan Durant (Author), Nigel Fabb (Contributor)
The first book that literature students should read, this guide reveals the distinct set of skills, conventions and methods of essay and dissertation writing.
Taking students through the various stages of writing, from planning to final submission, it offers specific guidelines and a lively, detailed commentary on actual examples of student work at each stage.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 186
Edition: 2
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 23 Jun 2005
ISBN 10: 0582784557
ISBN 13: 9780582784550
Book Overview: An updated, expanded and improved edition of the essential guide to essay, coursework and dissertation writing.
Nigel Fabb is Professor of Literary Linguistics, an editor of Journal of Linguistics, and Head of the Department of English Studies at University of Strathclyde. Alan Durant is Professor of English Studies at Middlesex University London; formerly head of the School of English, Cultural and Communication Studies at Middlesex and Head of English at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
This is their third book for literature students and between them they have written ten books on literature and linguistics. Their most recent successful textbook is Ways of Reading (Routledge, 3rd edition).