Nigel Warburton bestselling author & experienced lecturer provides all the guidance & 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 & proceeds through a step-by-step exploration of exactly what you should consider to improve your essays & marks You will find help on how to focus on answering the question asked research & plan your essay build & sustain an argument improve your writing style & tone The Basics of Essay Writing is packed full of good advice & practical exercises Students of all ages & in every subject area will find it an easy-to-use & indispensable aid to their studies