How do I write a good essay?
Answer
When writing an essay you must:
- Consider what has already been written on the topic in well-regarded academic sources such as journal articles. Visit our Journal articles, Critical analysis and Evaluating information resources for more information on these topics.
- Answer the question clearly. Visit our Analysing the Assessment Tasks resource for more detailed guideline on how to do this task effectively.
- Research and structure well, and keep your essay error-free. Visit our Essay resource for more information on how to structure your essay.
- Write your essay in formal and impersonal language, and follow the referencing conventions of the discipline you are studying. Visit Learning Development's resources for more guidelines on academic writing styles.