The Basics of Essay Writing
Although there are some basic steps to writing an assignment, essay writing is not a linear process. You might work through the different stages a number of times in the course of writing an essay. For example, you may go back to the reading and notetaking stage if you find another useful text, or perhaps to reread to locate specific information.
Possible steps (In no strict order)
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Establish a possible thesis/point of view |
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Research the topic. Use books, journals and other credible
academic sources for support and evidence. |
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Take notes from your readings. |
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Write an essay plan and organise your ideas. |
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Write a first draft to include your introduction, body and
conclusion. |
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Set the draft aside for a day or two,
then re-read and make changes. |
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Get some feedback - ask a friend/parent/colleague to
read it. |
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Edit and redraft your essay. |
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Complete or finalise your references and citations |
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Complete your final draft and hand it in |
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