Includes bibliographies and index

A systematic guide to successfully producing written work for business and management degrees. The authors address the all-too-common pitfalls of essay assignments, as well as providing readers with a step-by-step programme to approach essay questions, both in coursework and exam contexts. New to the Second Edition: Relevance of writing skills to employability highlighted throughout - Additional content on researching a topic - New content on adapting writing for different audiences - New content on academic writing tips - Addition of useful websites - Additional coverage of plagiarism - More on critical evaluation - More on changing requirements through different levels of study. Suitable for all business and management students looking to improve their essay writing skills.