Essay Writing Guide
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How to Write an Essay in 8 Simple Steps (Examples Included)
Apr 26, 2023
6 min read
Essay writing can be a tedious process, but with the right planning, becomes much easier. Learn how to write an essay for your school or college by following these eight simple steps!
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What Is an Essay? Structure, Parts, and Types
Apr 25, 2023
7 min read
This article covers essay writing basics, including the different essay types (argumentative, expository, narrative, and descriptive), and their components (introduction, body, and conclusion).
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How to Write an Essay Header: MLA and APA Essay Headers
Apr 11, 2023
5 min read
An essay header is important for academic writing. Learn how to write essay headers in MLA and APA formats, including running headers and last name/page headers. Get tips and guidelines to follow.
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How to Write an Essay Outline: 5 Examples & Free Template
Apr 07, 2023
7 min read
Creating an organized essay is not easy, but making an outline can help. By arranging your ideas in a logical and coherent way, an essay outline can guide you in effectively structuring your essay.
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What Is a Mind Map? Free Mind Map Templates & Examples
Mar 01, 2023
5 min read
Mind Mapping helps you produce a realistic plan for your essay, organize your research and create a logical structure for the introduction, main section and the conclusion.
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How to Write a Thesis Statement: Examples & Tips
Dec 27, 2022
7 min read
Whether it’s a college essay or a research paper, a strong thesis statement can either make or break your document. But how to write a thesis statement that best represents your work?
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How to Write a MEAL Paragraph: Writing Plan Explained in Detail
Nov 16, 2022
5 min read
The acronym MEAL stands for main idea, evidence, analysis, and link to the larger claim. In a MEAL paragraph, you arrange your sentences in this specific order for better readability.
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Essential Research Tips for Essay Writing
Jun 18, 2022
5 min read
Enhance your essay writing with a better understanding of how to conduct research. This article will help students in college as well as high school.