Young Tory. Studying English Literature - A practical guide

Cambridge University Press - 2008
186 pages
This practical guide provides students beginning to study literature at university with the reading and writing skills needed to make the most of their degree. It begins by explaining the history of the subject and of literary criticism in an easily digestible form. The book answers the key questions every first-year English student wants to ask: how to approach assignments and reading lists, how to select the best online resources, how to make effective notes to retain and use what you've read, how to write an essay, how to find something to say when you're stuck, and how to construct your argument. It contains key tips on grammar, style and references, and examples of real student essays, with explanations of what works and what doesn't. Both for those beginning English degrees and for those considering studying English.