Essay writing (part 1)

What Does a Good Essay Need?
• An academic essay aims to persuade readers of an idea based on evidence.
• An academic essay should answer a question or task.
• It should have an argument.
• It should try to present or discuss something: develop a ‘thesis’ or a set of closely related points - by reasoning and
evidence.
• An academic essay should include relevant examples, supporting evidence and information from academic texts or
credible sources.
1. Starting Your Essay
2. Researching Your Topic
3. Organising Your Ideas
4. Writing the Essay
5. Referencing Your Essay
6. Editing Your Essay
In General:
Make sure you know when, where or to whom your assignment should be handed in. Most schools have a box for
students to submit their essays.
Don’t hand in your essay in a plastic folder or sleeve (unless you are asked to do so).
Use double-line spacing and a readable font (size 12 at least)
Essays should be legible so make sure your essay is easy to read. If possible, type your essay. If not, write neatly on
every second line.
Use a cover sheet (available from your school office).
Number pages and use wide margins.
Print on one side of the page only.

You can get complete this material in pdf format by click http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/onlib/pdf/essay.pdf