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Tips on Writing Good Essays and English Papers |
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I’m an English major in college now, and since I’ve picked up a few things about writing since I started high school, I decided to write this to help out other students – high school or college – who might be having difficulties with an essay. The most important aspect of a well-written essay is organization and flow. For this reason, many writers benefit from planning their essay ahead of time. You can make an outline or flowchart, or just jot ideas on a blank piece of paper and connect them with lines. No one method is right; find what works for you and your way of thinking.
Every good essay has an introduction and a conclusion. You can’t just drop your reader into the middle of things, or pull out without tying your ideas together. This doesn’t mean you have to write the introduction first. It may be easier for you to write the main part of your essay, and then see what types of introductory remarks make the most sense. Write the conclusion after you’re done with the main part of the essay; you might come up with new ideas as you’re writing. Periodically save your work as you’re typing. I know that has nothing to do with writing technique, but it’s just a reminder to save you the possibility of extreme stress, not to mention wasted time and effort.
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