essay writing guide
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This tutorial will teach you how to effectively structure an essay.
It assumes you have already analysed the essay question, conducted your initial research, and determined your position on the topic (even though it may be a tentative one). If you need help in these areas, see the tutorials on Understanding the assignment, Finding information, and Reading and Notetaking.
An academic essay aims to persuade readers of an idea based on evidence.
- An academic essay should answer a question or task.
- It should have a thesis statement (answer to the question) and an argument.
- It should try to present or discuss something: develop a thesis via a set of closely related points by reasoning and evidence.
- An academic essay should include relevant examples, supporting evidence and information from academic texts or credible sources.
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An essay displays your knowledge within a subject area and are often used to assess your progress and provide a grade. An essay will not only display your subject knowledge and writing skills, but will also demonstrate your critical thinking, research and reading skills, all of which add to your employability.
An essay usually follows the format of:
References:
http://www.monash.edu/rlo/research-writing-assignments/assignment-types/writing-an-essay
http://student.unsw.edu.au/essay-writing-basics
http://myassignmenthelp.com/essay-writing-guide/
http://libguides.derby.ac.uk/academicwriting/essay
http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/teachers/student-templates-essay-writing