Essay Essentials
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Writing a successful essay requires fusing critical thinking with
clear written expression.
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Lecturers often ask the following questions when
they mark an essay...
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Does it address the topic and/or answer the question?
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Does it present a strong argument or position on
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Does it use evidence and refer to other scholarship to make the argument?
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Is the writing clear and appropriate for an academic
essay?
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Is it organised
in a coherent
way with an introduction
body and conclusion?
Does it have an appropriate structure balance:
Introduction: 10%, Body: 80%, Conclusion: 10% (approx)?
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