Essay Tips
7 tips on writing an effective essay.
Writing an essay often seems to be a dreaded task among students. Whether the
essay is for a scholarship, a class, or maybe even a contest, many students
often find the task overwhelming. While an essay is a large project, there are
many steps a student can take that will help break down the task into manageable
parts. Following this process is the easiest way to draft a successful essay,
whatever its purpose might be.
According to Kathy Livingston’s Guide to Writing a Basic Essay, there
are seven steps to writing a successful essay:
1. Pick a topic.
You may have your topic assigned, or you may be given free reign to write on the
subject of your choice. If you are given the topic, like you are for the Making
It Count “Winning Characteristics” Scholarship, you should think about the type
of paper that you want to produce. Should it be a general overview of the
subject or a specific analysis? Narrow your focus if necessary.
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