ESSAY WRITING TIPS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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ESSAY WRITING TIPS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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• Essay writing is a major component of the
  university academic curriculum for many programs.
  It can also be pretty daunting for anyone who has
  never written an essay for university. Get off to
  the best possible start or improve upon your
  existing writing skills with these tips.

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• Plan Your Paper
• If youre going to write a successful essay, you
  need to understand the topic and create a good
  plan. Good planning includes effective
  time-management, essay mapping, and goal
  completion. First, create a schedule and stick to
  it. Next, map out the steps for completing your
  paper.

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• For example, the first step should be to choose
  a topic. Additional, important steps should be
• Do some research
• Take notes from the research on your essay topic
• Create an outline

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• Write your first draft
• Submit the first draft to a writing centre,
  professor, or your peers for feedback
• Use feedback to complete your final draft
• Proofread before turning in the paper

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• While mapping your essay is important, you
  should also take note of and meet any
  milestones/deadlines set by your professor. These
  milestones will also help with essay planning and
  time management.

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• However, setting your own milestones and/or
  goals could boost your confidence and
  performance. Mark these goals off as you complete
  them. The final step in a successful
  essay-writing plan is simply to turn in the paper
  on time.

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• Show Your Critical Thinking Skills
• Unbeknownst to most university students, the
  true purpose of essay writing is to test and
  enhance critical thinking skills. Of course,
  essays can also be an expression of students
  general knowledge, understanding in certain
  areas, and learned skills.

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• However, blatant critical thought and analysis
  may be the greatest testament to what a student
  knows and has learned. Critical thinking can also
  be the difference between an average essay and an
  excellent one. If you want yours to stand out,
  engage with the theories and arguments you
  present, provide an academic and intelligent
  analysis dont just repeat other authors
  points and thoughts or information from your
  research.

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• Understand the Topic
• Not understanding the essay topic is actually
  the top reason why students receive failing
  grades on essay assignments. Before starting your
  paper, make sure you understand the topic or
  research questions, as well as your professors
  expectations for the paper. If youre unsure,
  then ask questions even the simple ones.

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• It can be extremely helpful to simply ask what
  you should do on the paper. This will help you
  decide what and how much to research. Remember
  that some essay assignments require more in-depth
  research and analysis than others. However, make
  sure you perform targeted, concise research that
  thoroughly covers your essay topic or questions.

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• Think of the process as similar to what you'd do
  when looking for the best student housing Ottawa
  has to offer. Your search should be as narrow as
  possible and be based on your needs and
  pre-determined criteria. And the more you know
  about what you're looking for, the better the
  results. This applies to writing a great essay
  and finding great housing!

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• Build a Solid Structure
• An essay that flows well is easier to read and
  follow. It also aids in conveying your messages
  throughout the paper. So, make sure your essays
  always have a logical structure. The most basic
  structure, includes

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• An introduction, stating your hypothesis or the
  main ideas of your essay
• A body, presenting your main points or
  arguments
• A conclusion, summarizing the main points
  covered in the essay and presenting any
  reflection on them

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• To ensure your paper follows this basic
  structure, just create an outline to use as a
  guide. This will also help you create a focused
  argument or story arc. Furthermore, a strong
  structure can ensure your paper stays on track
  and only covers points relevant to the essay
  topic.

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• Additionally, the order of your paragraphs
  should make the paper cohesive and comprehensive.
  Just remember to use logical transitions between
  the main points and paragraphs and reorder them
  as needed. Good luck!