Reading is part and parcel of academic writing, and knowing which sources to include in assignments and how to go about this process can be challenging. Thats where this handy guide comes in. With over 20 years experience in the field, Jeanne Godfrey is no stranger to essay writing. Taking students step-by-step through the process, from choosing their sources to checking their work, she helps students to develop the skills and confidence they need to use their reading effectively in their essays and get the best marks possible for their work. Concise and practical, it breaks down the why and how of using reading in academic writing and contains valuable guidance on paraphrasing, comparing the views of different authors and commenting on sources.
