<P>Nigel Warburton, bestselling author and experienced lecturer, provides all the guidance and advice you need to dramatically improve your essay-writing skills. The book opens with a discussion of why it is so important to write a good essay, and proceeds through a step-by-step exploration of exactly what you should consider to improve your essays and marks.</P><P>You will find help on how to:</P><P>focus on answering the question asked</P><P>research and plan your essay</P><P>build and sustain an argument</P><P>improve your writing style and tone.</P><P><EM>The Basics of Essay Writing</EM> is packed full of good advice and practical exercises. Students of all ages and in every subject area will find it an easy-to-use and indispensable aid to their studies.</P>