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Essay Writing Techniques

  1. Think carefully about the title will it inform the reader properly as to what the essay is.
  2. If the title is given to you, underline key words and think carefully about the title.
  3. Gather information from the radio, newspapers, Internet, class notes, course material, lecture notes and from books etc.
  4. In order to get good marks it is essential that you analyse what you can on the subject.
  5. Put all your thoughts and notes on paper marked rough work. It doesn't have to be in any particular shape or order. After a while your ideas, thoughts and concepts on the subject will be on paper.
  6. Organise your notes into a simple outline plan. Beginning, middle and end.
  7. Use headings where necessary.
  8. Write a draft and afterwards come back to it, check that it looks ok and has covered everything you wanted to cover. Check this using your rough work notes.
  9. If you are happy with your first draft and have corrected spelling mistakes, write a final draft.
  10. You should use page numbers if you are handing in loose sheets.
  11. Before handing your essay in, always check your spelling. Also the final draft must have good handwriting if not done on a computer and it be well presented.
  12. Always proof read what you have done before you hand in anything.
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