Essay technique

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Do your essays tend to be one big rambling mess? Sounds like you need to improve your technique.

Before you start:

• Read the question: Re-read it and then read it again. What is it asking? Underline the key points that need to be addressed and make sure you cover all of them - not just the one that interests you most;
• Research the topic: When writing notes, put down the title of the book, the author, publisher and page number - it will save you time when writing your bibliography;
• Make a plan: Whether you like sprawling 'spider diagrams' or simple lists, planning is essential to writing a good essay. Scribble down everything you think is important and relevant to the question then formulate this into a plan. Work out your main points, the best people to quote, and how you are going to answer the question.

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