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SUMMARY:13 Tips for Writing an Amazing Academic Essay - Judy Empire
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DESCRIPTION:You probably know your academic essay needs an introduction\, 
 a body of supporting information\, and a conclusion that summarizes the ev
 idence you’ve provided. But how can you take these basics and make your 
 work stand out from the rest? Use these tips to make your academic essay w
 riting the best it can be.\n\n\n1. Make time\nUnless you’re writing a ti
 med essay\, you should have plenty of advance notice regarding when your w
 ork is due. Good academic essay writing takes time\, so use yours wisely b
 y avoiding procrastination. Set aside realistic blocks of time to research
 \, plan\, write\, and rewrite.\n\n2. Research first\, write second\nGreat 
 research forms the foundation of academic essays. If you try to research y
 our topic while you write\, you’ll likely end up with writing that lacks
  focus and organization. Think of research as a separate step\, and give y
 ourself time to gather research from a wide variety of sources. When you g
 et ready to write\, you’ll be able to pick and choose the best informati
 on to use.\n\n3. Develop a thesis statement\nAmong academic essay writing 
 tips\, this one is king. Even if your essay doesn’t require a thesis sta
 tement\, write one anyway. Look at a thesis statement as a compass that sh
 ows the direction your writing should go. A clear\, specific thesis statem
 ent will provide focus for everything that comes after.\n\n4. Plan\, outli
 ne\, and organize\nIf you need to free-write a rough draft to get a handle
  on your ideas\, by all means do so\, but remember\, the best academic ess
 ay writing has structure and clarity. To achieve both requires some planni
 ng. If you don’t like traditional outlining techniques\, explore alterna
 tive ways to organize. You might write key information on index cards\, dr
 aw a flowchart\, or use a mind map. Use whatever organizational tool works
  best to help you put the pieces in order.\n\n5. Avoid irrelevant details\
 nBefore you write the first word\, revisit your research and highlight spe
 cific information to support your thesis. Remember\, one person’s fascin
 ating statistic is another’s clutter. If it doesn’t support the point 
 you want to make\, leave it out.\n\n6. Assume your audience has no knowled
 ge of your topic\nBy the time you sit down to write\, you should have a th
 orough understanding of your subject. Keep in mind that your audience hasn
 ’t seen or read the same research you have. Successful academic essay wr
 iting takes nothing for granted. Cover all the basic information\, even fa
 cts you think everyone knows.\n\n7. Use clear language\, and don’t get f
 ancy\nAcademic essays explore complex ideas and information\, but this doe
 sn’t mean your writing has to be complex\, too. Write to inform\, not to
  impress. Opt for simple\, straightforward language whenever possible.\n\n
 8. Back up all your claims\nIn an academic essay\, it’s not enough to sa
 y\, “The Earth is round.” You must have reliable evidence to support y
 our statement.\n\n9. Cite appropriately and comprehensively\nWhile you’r
 e at it\, make sure your supporting evidence is cited correctly\, using th
 e appropriate style manual (e.g.\, APA\, MLA\, CMS). Inappropriate citatio
 ns look sloppy and call your work into question. If readers find mistakes 
 in something as simple as a citation\, they’ll definitely be suspicious 
 of the rest of your information.\n\n10. Revise\nDo not submit your first d
 raft—ever. It’s called a first draft for a reason. Reread your work fo
 r unclear passages\, off-topic information\, and grammar\, spelling\, and 
 punctuation\, and be sure to make corrections before you turn in your work
 .\n\n11. Proofread\nCreate a checklist of known problem areas. Include nam
 es and words you commonly confuse or misspell\, along with grammar mistake
 s you frequently make. Reread your work several times paying special atten
 tion to the items on your list.\n\n12. Get outside feedback\nHave someone 
 you trust perform a final review of your essay before you hand it in. A fr
 esh reader may catch mistakes you’ve missed and will be able to point ou
 t areas where more information is needed.\n13. Chech free essays\nYou can 
 read more "free essays":https://freeessays.page/ examples before writing y
 our essay!
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