This section describes one of the most common types of assignment at university: the essay. Essays often involve constructing a debate around a particular issue, comparing two or more related ideas, or persuading readers of a particular argument or position.Essay writing
This video lecture will take you through the process of preparing and writing an essay.
In this section
- What is an essay?
- Essay planning and structure
- Introduction
- Thesis statement
- Body paragraphs
- Essay flow
- Conclusion
- Essay revision
- Essay writing resources
Related sections
- Referencing
- Sample essay 1
- Sample essay 2
- Introduction to academic writing
- Planning assignments
- Researching
- Editing and proofreading
- How assignments are marked
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