With essays, the key to success is in the planning. The fourth edition of this bestselling guide takes students through the complete essay writing process, from planning the task and analysing the question to structuring, drafting and editing their work. It provides practical guidance on how to reference, approach different types of essay and make the most of tutors’ feedback.

This is an essential resource for students of all disciplines and levels who are assessed on the basis of their ability to write essays.

New to this Edition:

- Additional material on using sources in your work through paraphrasing and quoting
- Guidance on working with AI tools such as ChatGPT
- Fresh examples of student essays

This is an essential resource for students of all disciplines and levels who are assessed on the basis of their ability to write essays.