So you have to write an essay for university? Ever thought of designing a postcard that reminded you of your essay questions, so that you wouldn't get sidetracked? Ever thought of how alike referencing is to a forensic investigation? Ever thought of analysing the type of source you were using by likening it to different types of sea creatures? This book introduces all these strategies and more because essay writing isn't just about writing. It uses visual analogies to explain all the bits that go into researching and writing at degree level - particularly those steps that often remain hidden to students at their first try. Going through the book step-by-step you are taken through the process of putting together your own research essay, not unlike a painting-by-numbers approach. Writing Essays by Pictures explains the basics of academic research to the beginner - and to people who have always wished for a way to make these things visual... and fun!