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Use headings when a piece is long or has clear sections, like a report or dissertation. Short essays often use none at all. When you do use them, keep the levels consistent and format them to your referencing style. When to use headings, and when not to Always follow the brief. If the marker wants…
21 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
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A 1500 word essay is usually about 9 to 11 paragraphs: a short introduction of around 150 words, five or six body paragraphs of around 200 to 220 words each, and a short conclusion of around 150 words. Plan the word count first, then write to the plan. How many paragraphs in 1500 words Most…
20 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
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A clear assignment has three parts: an introduction that sets up your answer, a body that makes your points with evidence, and a conclusion that ties it together. Add references, then check it against the brief and rubric before you submit. The basic structure Plan before you write 1. Read the brief and rubric twice.…
18 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
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A reflective essay explores an experience and what you learned from it. It is usually written in the first person and structured around a reflective model such as Gibbs’ cycle. A strong reflective essay does more than describe what happened: it analyses your response, links it to theory, and sets out what you would do…
16 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
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A persuasive essay argues a clear position and tries to convince the reader to accept it. To write one, take a clear stance, support it with strong evidence and reasoning, use persuasive techniques, and address counter-arguments fairly before refuting them. A strong structure and a confident, reasoned tone are what make it convincing. A persuasive…
10 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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A precis is a short, precise summary of a text that captures its main ideas in your own words, usually about a third of the original length. To write one, read the text closely, identify the main points, and rewrite them concisely and accurately without adding opinion, examples or your own commentary. A good precis…
9 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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A report presents information and analysis in a clear, structured format, usually divided into labelled sections: title page, executive summary, introduction, findings, discussion, conclusion, recommendations, references and appendices. Unlike an essay, a report uses headings, is often written to inform a decision, and presents its key points up front. Reports are one of the most…
7 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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Proper essay format usually means a readable font such as Arial or Times New Roman at 12 point, double or 1.5 line spacing, margins of around 2.5cm, page numbers, and consistent referencing in your required style. Always follow your university’s specific formatting guidelines first, since exact requirements vary by institution and style. Formatting will not…
6 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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An explanatory essay explains a topic, process or idea clearly and objectively, using facts rather than arguing a position. To write one, choose a topic you can explain, research it, and present the information in a logical structure with an introduction, body and conclusion. The key is to inform and clarify, not to persuade. An…
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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