Essay Writing Tips

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1. Choose an appealing and interesting subject.

Before formulating the framework or outline of your essay, it is important to make sure your subject is specific and clear, and that you understand the central premise of your topic.

There may be several distinct elements involved in the overall subject, so it might be a good idea to narrow it down and choose a specific area to write about. This enables you to come up with a concise and clear prose.

2. Start with your research.

The next step is to invest time in your research. Take information from many different sources. Teachers and markers love to see paragraphs filled with references and quotes. Evaluate as much of the past research on your chosen topic as you can.

Elaborate on the main points that others have made; evaluate and summarize concepts that you find interesting. It’s not about copying other people’s previous work, but about your take on what they have achieved.

3. Write the body of the essay.
Write an outline that will form the ‘skeleton’ on which you hang your essay. Keep in mind that this outline will merely serve as a framework for the essay. Write down details for each of the primary points. Doing this will keep your essay on topic, clear, and help you to avoid being overwhelmed by the size of the task ahead.
Save the introduction and conclusion until the end.

4. Come up with an eye-catching introduction and summarizing conclusion
The introduction is one of the most important elements in any essay. It should be brief, give an overview and background of the topic itself, and set up the reason for, and intent behind, the further research in the body of your essay.