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Start writing essays - Audio

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Returning to study or starting it for the first time can be daunting. Many students are frightened of writing essays, but it’s a craft that can be learnt. This album will help you to build confidence in all areas of essay writing. A student discusses with two tutors her writing methods and how she adapts her techniques for exams and assignments. With tips shared from Professor Richard Dawkins, TV personality Matthew Kelly, former MP Brian Walden, Baroness Helena Kennedy, journalist John Pilgner and radio presenters John Humphrys and Peter White. This material forms part of The Open University course A172 Start writing essays.
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Researching an essay

Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis.

Jan 20, 2010•6 min

Transcript -- Researching an essay

Transcript -- Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis.

Jan 20, 2010

Early stages of essay writing

John Humphrys stresses how important it is to know your subject and know your position in the argument.

Jan 20, 2010•3 min

What is good writing?

There is a fine line between good and pretentious writing, John Pilger knows that getting your grammar right is essential.

Jan 20, 2010•3 min

Transcript -- What is good writing?

Transcript -- There is a fine line between good and pretentious writing, John Pilger knows that getting your grammar right is essential.

Jan 20, 2010

Getting the tone right

Professor Richard Dawkins describes his tone as simple as possible but not simpler. Don’t spell out every tiny detail.

Jan 20, 2010•1 min

Transcript -- Getting the tone right

Transcript -- Professor Richard Dawkins describes his tone as simple as possible but not simpler. Don’t spell out every tiny detail.

Jan 20, 2010

Writer's block

Baroness Helena Kennedy’s cure for writers block is to go to the meat of the argument, then come back to the start later.

Jan 20, 2010•3 min

Transcript -- Writer's block

Transcript -- Baroness Helena Kennedy’s cure for writers block is to go to the meat of the argument, then come back to the start later.

Jan 20, 2010

A student's approach to planning

Student Beth Lewis explains how she re-reads all her course notes, this helps her to adjusts and add to her research.

Jan 20, 2010•3 min

Different approaches to research

Brian Waldens approach is to research a variety of different points, if it is boring then he picks away at it until the process of elimination is complete.

Jan 20, 2010•5 min

Writing your introduction

Using a subtle but powerful approach when writing an introduction will grab the reader’s attention.

Jan 20, 2010•2 min

The main body of the essay

It is important to write with the mindset that the reader is intelligent but misinformed.

Jan 20, 2010•4 min

Writing your conclusion

It is important to make sure it doesn’t sound like you have too much more to say, it should be conclusive.

Jan 20, 2010•54 sec

Getting another perspective

Don’t get to close to your subject, keep your reader in your consciousness, pretend your someone else.

Jan 20, 2010•3 min
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