Literature

This guide reveals the distinct set of skills, conventions and methods of essay and dissertation writing. Taking students through the various stages of writing, from planning to final submission, it offers specific guidelines and a lively, detailed commentary on actual examples of student work at each stage.

A concise and accessible discussion of central issues in the study of literary texts, looking at: definitions of key terms; the genres of fiction, poetry, drama, and film; periods and classifications of literature; theoretical approaches to texts; the use of secondary resources; guidelines for writing research essays

Introduces students to the history and scope of literary theory, showing them how to perform literary analysis, and providing a greater understanding of the historical contexts for different theories. Far reaching in its inclusion of a detailed history of theory and in-depth discussions of major theories and movements. Four distinct perspectives on theory--historical, thematic, biographical, practical--are carefully intertwined, so that key concepts, terms and ideas are developed in different contexts and cross-referenced, in the text and in the index.

Introduces strategies for reading literature, explains the writing process and common writing assignments for literature courses, provides instruction in writing about fiction, poetry, and drama, and includes coverage of writing a research paper and of literary criticism and theory.

The process of literature search and composing a formal literature review can be intimidating. But masters and doctoral candidates in Education and related fields have found academic argumentation to be seamlessly intuitive with the six-step process pioneered by this book. This updated third edition features a wealth of all-new content including: A flowchart that graphically illustrates Machi and McEvoy's process. Links to online guides and resources. Examples illustrating theoretical concepts.

The leading guide to research methods for final-year undergraduates, postgraduates taking Masters degrees and PhD students of 19th- and 20th-century Literary Studies.