About "Better Essays & Term Papers"
This book has one purpose—to help you communicate in writing as easily and convincingly as possible. To achieve this, the book is divided into three sections.
The Basic Steps—two steps that stress the importance of attitude and good planning.
The Clarifying Steps—four steps that focus on how important and valuable it is to spend enough time on the up-front work before you write. This up-front process allows you to focus on getting your topic right, your thesis, the research and analysis you need to do, and the subsequent development of your outline for writing. Powerful tools and concepts, such as mind mapping, brainstorming and freewriting, let you examine and consider all possibilities.
The Writing Steps—four steps that take you from knowing your readers and what they expect from you, to first draft, revised drafts, and finally, one last look before you turn in your work. Throughout you’ll find valuable, practical advice, including:
• dealing with writer’s block
• why you should read your work out loud
• keeping it simple (the KISS principle).
MLA/APA—we give you the best MLA/APA reference comparison to make documenting your sources easier and less time-consuming.
Innovative layout—detailed information is carried on the right page. Key points and examples are on the left page. View an example of our innovative and helpful layout...
Selections from "Ten Steps to Help You Write Better Essays and Term Papers"
The following are available in PDF format.
- Table of contents
- Thesis pages (pages 46 and 47 go opposite each other)
- APA/MLA (pages 70 and 71 go opposite each other)
- Writer’s Block (pages 102 and 103 go opposite each other)
Who Should Buy this Book?
- Students who are:
- at first year college/university
- upgrading for college/university entrance
- in technical/science/engineering programs
- in continuing education
- in high school
- in home schooling
- Anyone who needs to get a written message across powerfully and effectively
- High school, college & public libraries
Testimonials - what they're saying
“A great reference for students. Not only guides the reader through the writing process but also makes a special point to address the areas where people often
have the most difficulty: planning, how to choose a topic, and editing.”
Blether Book Review – June 7, 2005
“Any high school or college student would benefit from Ten Steps to Help You Write Better Essays & Term Papers, which provides comprehensive, succinct and accessible checklists, tools, and tips on the writing process.”
BookLoons.com - Reviewed by Hilary Williamson, July 2005
“I've been teaching technical writing and research courses for 12 years and Mr. Sawers' text compresses the gist of what writing and research strategies entail. His quick, accessible style makes my students read about writing, which is a tough trick for people who are visually adroit, but less inclined to read. The précis Mr. Sawers offers for both MLA and APA format means my students can forego the arcane reference books which usually carry this data. And it's cheap--so my students purchase and then read the stuff.”
Dr. Ce Ce Iandoli
Chair, Design + Industry
San Francisco State University
“If you want to refine your writing skills, read this book. It is a valuable guide for the novice and expert alike.”
Richard Carter, Program Leader, Humanities
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Sudbury, Ontario
“I wish I’d had this when I was starting to write academic papers. Sawers has produced a concise and articulate handbook that appeals to the organizational part in all of us. This “real-life” guide to paper writing is a must for students looking for a step-by-step guide to submitting a quality paper on time!”
Judy Duchscher, Faculty, Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology (SIAST)
Buying Details
Title
Ten Steps To Help You Write Better Essays & Term Papers
3rd Edition - (Updated APA Version) - Copyright 2000 & 2002
127 pages - 4th printing October 2003
Author
Neil Sawers
ISBN
0-9697901-3-9
Published by
The NS Group
Retail Price
Canada $13.95
United States $10.95
Where to buy
At your favorite college, retail, or online bookstore
Canadian distribution
The NS Group
United States distribution
Baker & Taylor
Ingram Book Company
NACSCORP
The NS Group
International distribution
The NS Group