The Academic Essay
How to plan, draft, write
and revise.
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The Academic
Essay
How to plan, draft, write
and revise.
3rd edition
Dr Derek Soles
In memory of my father
© 2005, 2008, 2016 Derek Soles
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Contents
Composing your thesis statement
Planning a compare/contrast essay
Conclusion
Our Case Study continued
