Essays will always be a constant assignment throughout students’ academic life. From grade school all the way to college or post graduate studies, students will be tasked to write different forms of essays. Albeit it differs in levels of difficulty, the structure remains the same. Hence, here are some study tips to help students like you in writing solid essays each and every time.
Develop a Clear Thesis Statement
Basically, everything starts with the thesis statement or the main idea. Then, as you go along, this main idea essentially dictates the direction of your paper. So, just be clear and precise when writing your thesis statement. Do not go overboard by putting all the things you want to say in one sentence. After all, having a clear thesis statement already helps you further develop your ideas.
Make an Outline First
Most students forego the outline and dive straight into the paper. However, making an outline is one of the most useful techniques that a writer does. By successfully fixing the whole structure of the paper beforehand, you can have an easier and much more organized time writing your paper.
Have Someone Else Read Your Work
After finishing everything, a spell check from Word is not enough. Sometimes, a fresh pair of eyes can spot simple errors that you may not have seen due to exhaustion from writing. Other than that, a third party can also be helpful when you want to receive feedback (coherence, grammars, sentence structures, etc.) on your paper.
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