Systematically and methodically this book describes all the important elements you need for producing an excellent written assignment — be it an essay, a term paper or a project report. With this step-by-step walk-through you will master the art of selecting a topic, researching the material, developing an outline, writing a rough draft, revising, and turning out the final masterpiece with the ease of a pro.

The essential secret is to tackle one thing at a time. By breaking your assignment into a series of small steps, you’ll be astonished how manageable the most difficult written assignment can become. Ron Fry shows you:

• How to identify the different elements involved in any written assignment

• How to make a time-table and how to tackle deadlines

• How to select a topic; what kinds of topics to avoid

• How to decide what slant to take

• How to produce a preliminary outline

• How to locate appropriate references and take efficient notes

• How to use anecdotes, statistics and quotations effectively

• How to lick your rough draft into a superbly crafted written paper

• Tips and tricks to organise your material and overcome writer’s block.

Never again will you dread a written assignment. Armed with this book, you are well-equipped to win every time!