Level Up Your Essays is the essential guide to essay writing for university students. Written by the people who mark your essays, it will show you step-by-step how to write high quality essays that will get you top marks. This book will guide you through all the stages including your essay plan, developing research strategies, writing with distinction, and getting your editing and referencing right every time. Bursting with insider tips and tricks on what markers look for, this clear and easy-to-use guide includes: Over 20 worksheets with exercises and checklists The secret formula for a good essay (yes, there is a formula!) Practical knowledge on digital tools to help you with research, writingand referencing Guidelines for writing in academic English Common mistakes and missteps and how to fix them Straightforward information for international students Successful time management strategies so you never hand in an essaylateNo matter what grades you get now, this book you will revolutionise your essay writing - and get you the marks to prove it.

Are you confused by the feedback you get from your academic teachers and mentors? This clear and accessible guide to decoding academic feedback will help you interpret what your lecturer or research supervisor is really trying to tell you about your writing-and show you how to fix it. It will help you master a range of techniques and strategies to take your writing to the next level and along the way you'll learn why academic text looks the way it does, and how to produce that 'authoritative scholarly voice' that everyone talks about. This book is an easy-to-use resource for postgraduate students and researchers in all disciplines, and even professional academics, to diagnose their writing issues and find ways to fix them. This book would also be a valuable text for academic writing courses and writing groups, such as those offered in doctoral and Master's by research degree programmes. 'Whether they have writing problems or not, every academic writer will want this handy compendium of effective strategies and sound explanations on their book shelf-it's a must-have.' Pat Thomson, Professor of Education, University of Nottingham, UK