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Start writing essays - Audio

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Start writing essays

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

Researching an essay

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

Transcript -- Researching an essay

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

Early stages of essay writing

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

Transcript -- Early stages of essay writing

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

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.

Transcript -- What is good writing?

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

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.

Transcript -- Getting the tone right

Education

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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