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How to Write Better Essays: 6 Practical Tips
20 March, 2014
The best students enjoy writing essays because they’re a chance toshine; they’re an interesting intellectual exercise in which the writermust craft thoughtful arguments on complex topics within theconfines of a prescribed and of ten restrictive word count.
For many such students, each essay brings with it
the challenge of making it that little bit better
than the last one. The problem is that when you
write essays regularly, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut
of repeating the same formula each time –
particularly when you already receive good
feedback (/articles/types-essay-feedback.html)
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Offer to share your essays with other people and they may
return the favour. Even better: start a study group.
from the teachers who read them. So how do you
take your essays to the next level and go from
great to brilliant? Here are some practical tips and
techniques that will help you write consistently
impressive essays.
1. Read other people’s essays Just as the books you read
subconsciously help mould your
own writing style
(/articles/improve-writing-spare-
time.html), so reading other
people’s essays can help you
develop and build on your own
essay-writing style. Try to read a
range of other essays, including
those of your peers and of academics. Read essays on a wide
variety of subjects
(/articles/write-great-essay-a-
level-subjects.html), not
necessarily just those that you’re
studying; different disciplines might apply different kinds of arguments or styles
(/articles/guide-english-style-efl-learners.html), so the wider you read, the more
possible techniques there are for you to pick up and use in essays of your own.
As you read other people’s essays, don’t just take them at face value. Be critical: what do
you like about them? What don’t you like about them? How persuasive do you think they
are? Is the argument a balanced one, with points adequately supported with evidence?
Has the writer used any techniques you’ve not seen before?
Another good source of essays is the broadsheet newspapers. Read the opinion pieces
and dissect how the writer has supported their points with evidence, and again, be
critical (/articles/rationally-develop-opinions.html); note where they’ve left things out to
try to persuade you to a particular opinion. Essays should be balanced, so you can learn
from the best of these writers and pick up some techniques to help you shape abalanced piece.
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2. Build your vocabulary and use it properly
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Focus and Precision: How to
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Make use of dictionaries and thesauri.
A good vocabulary
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essays.html) will allow you to
express exactly what you mean,
as clearly and concisely as
possible. Economy with words is
a characteristic of all good
essays, because readers (andessay-markers) don’t like having
their time wasted with long,
rambling points that could have
been expressed in half the
number of words.
One way of ensuring that you can
communicate clearly and to the point is through accurate and effective use of advanced
vocabulary. A good essay writer should never rest on their laurels when it comes to
vocabulary; it’s something you should be working on continually, as there are always
new words to learn that could help convey a point more effectively. What’s more,
deploying a good vocabulary displays intelligence and allows you to be more persuasive
in your essay-writing. Here are some ways in which you can build your vocabulary:
– Subscribe to a ‘word a day’ email (such as this one from Merriam-Webster
(http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/)). Create a folder in your email
account for new word emails, so that you can file each email away and have them all in
one place ready to flick through and learn from in an idle moment.
– Read widely, and refer to a dictionary for words you don’t know as you go along; this
way, you’ll learn the new word as well as seeing it in context so you know how to use it
properly. Read different genres of fiction, and non-fiction covering a range of topics, and
you’ll have the added bonus of widening your general knowledge (https://www.oxford-
royale.co.uk/articles/read-enhance-general-knowledge.html) as well as your vocabulary.
– Use a thesaurus – if you find yourself using the same words over and over again, add
variety to your language by looking up those words in a thesaurus and finding other
words that mean the same thing. A word of warning: words you find in a thesaurus can’t
always be used interchangeably; even words with similar meanings can differ subtly in away that makes them inappropriate in certain contexts, so find examples of a word used
correctly before you use a new word for the first time.
– Learn prefixes, suffixes and roots – it sounds boring, but this shortcut will help you
learn a great many more words. Many roots come from Latin and Greek words, such as
“bene” in Latin, meaning “good”, which gives rise to words such as “benefactor”,
“benevolent” and “benefit”. It’s often possible to deduce the meaning of a new word if
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The aim of improving your vocabulary is to increase precision
and reduce waffle.
you know its root and read it in context. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word
to change the meaning, such as “semi” or “ante”, while suffixes are added to the end,
such as “-able” or “-ance”.
– Start a vocabulary book – you probably have one if you’re learning a foreign language,
so why not have one for your native language as well? Buy yourself a nice notepad and
use it to collect new words and their meanings. The act of writing down the definition
will help you remember it, and you could include an example of how the word is used toincrease your chances of memorising it for use in essays. It may help to have different
sections for words on particular themes; you could have a general section, and then
further parts of the notebook could be dedicated to words of use in history essays,
science essays and so on.
Put the new words you’ve learned
to good use right away, perhaps
setting yourself the challenge of
including a minimum number of
new ones in each essay you write.
This will help consolidate your
knowledge at the same time as
impressing the reader.
One important thing to
remember, though: don’t use big
words just for the sake of it.
Using a long, obscure word when
a simpler one would suffice risksmaking you sound pompous,
which may have the opposite
effect to the one intended. What’s more, be wary of adding words for the sake of it; cut
the waffle by reviewing each sentence and removing any words or sentences that don’t
add anything to what you’re saying. Ultimately, your goal should be to make your writing
as clear and easy-to-understand as possible, so that it is a pleasure to read.
3. Words to help develop an argument
Part of sounding intelligent in an essay is not repeating yourself; as you’re writing, focuson using language effectively to help build an argument and create a sense of structure.
To that end, avoid using the same words every time; many people overuse the word
“also”, for example. Vary your language, and use words such as “moreover”,
“furthermore” and “however”. Such words help develop your argument and make the
reader feel they are being guided through the problems on a sort of ‘journey’ to your
conclusion.
4. Elevator pitching your essays
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Would you be able to summarise your essay between floors?
Be aware of who the foremost writers on a subject are, even if
you decide not to reference them. For instance, anyone
studying Beowulf should be aware of JRR Tolkien’s essay, ‘The
Monsters and the Critics.’
We’ve probably all had it
hammered into us that we should
write an essay plan before we
start writing, but before you even
do that, you need to know what
the argument you’re going to
make actually is. Only then can
you start writing the structure foran essay that builds up to your
overall conclusion. To condense
what you’re trying to say into a
short, snappy summary for you to
work from, try making an
‘Elevator Pitch’ style summary of what you intend to write and why readers should be
interested in it.
The Elevator Pitch is a technique used by salespeople when condensing the arguments
for buying a product into the shortest possible summary of why a customer should
consider a purchase. The salesperson is told to imagine themselves in a lift; in the time
it takes for that lift to reach the desired floor, they should have given a compelling
argument in favour of that product that would result in the customer buying it, or at
least wanting to know more. Your Elevator Pitch for your essay should sell the idea of it
to a reader, leaving them wanting to read the essay in question. This is quite a tough
exercise, as it forces you to be ruthlessly concise in your thinking and choice of words;
but you can use this summary to help you write your introduction, and it’ll help you
achieve clarity in what you’re trying to say.
5. Tell the reader what other people say We’ve mentioned this on a
previous article on essay writing
(/articles/how-to-write-brilliant-
essays.html), but it seems
pertinent to mention it here too.
Essays are a chance for you to
show off how widely read you
are, so make sure you quote otherpeople’s opinions, and original
sources, on what you’re writing
about. For example, if you were
to write a history essay on early
religious practices in Britain, you
could quote original texts on that
topic (such as Bede’s Ecclesiastical
History of the English People) and
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Be honest: do you find your tone of voice interesting?
also mention what a range of modern scholars have to say about the topic. Contrasting
views should be sought; it’s unlikely that everyone agrees on the topic, so show you’ve
looked at all the possible angles.
For each of the subjects you’re studying, start a page in a notebook for important people
in that field, with a summary of when they lived and what their views are. That way,
you’ll have something to refer to when you’re writing an essay and want to consult
appropriate scholars or other writers whose opinions you might wish to include.
Don’t quote too much; mix citations with your own opinions so that it doesn’t look as
though you have to hide behind other people’s words. It’s fine to disagree with a scholar
you quote, provided you can give evidence and reasoning for doing so. This shows that
you have thought about it and made your own mind up, rather than blindly accepting
what that scholar has said; this demonstrates strong critical reasoning skills, one of the
hallmarks of brilliant students.
6. Syntax, punctuation and tone of voiceYou may not consciously realise
it when you’re reading, but
sophisticated sentence structures
make the world of difference to
how intelligent you sound. As
we’ve already said, the most
important consideration when
you’re writing is making yourself
easy for readers to understand;
but you can still do this and
utilise a range of interesting
syntax at the same time. Employ
a variety of sentence structures,
long and short, but don’t let your
sentences become too long and rambling, or they become difficult to read. Effective
punctuation (/articles/condensed-guide-english-punctuation.html) is vital in conveying
your arguments persuasively; the last thing a teacher or lecturer wants to read is an
essay riddled with poor grammar. What’s more, the reader shouldn’t have to read a
sentence more than once to understand it.
You probably already have a tone of voice you use for writing essays, but is it interesting
and engaging? Read through some of your old essays and ask yourself honestly whether
you find them absorbing. If they’re not, it could well be because you’ve not established
the right tone of voice. Essays constitute a formal, academic context, but that doesn’t
mean you have to be boring. A confident tone of voice will help show the reader that
you know what you’re talking about and reassure them that they’re in safe hands.
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Writing in the active rather than the passive voice is a well-known trick of the trade that
writers use to give their writing a sense of immediacy and make it more compelling; you
too can deploy this technique in your essays by steering clear of the passive voice (for
example, rather than writing “Much work is being done to…”, say “Scholars are putting a
great deal of effort into…”). Over the course of an entire essay, you’d be surprised what a
difference this makes to your tone.
We hope you’ve found these tips and techniques useful and that they help you take youressay-writing to new heights. If you have any tips you’d like to share with us, do let us
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42 Responses to “How to Write Better Essays: 6Practical Tips”
1. June 10, 2014 at 4:16 pm, Jedi Santos said:
Thanks for the tips!I’m looking forward for more!
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2. October 15, 2014 at 6:22 am, preeti (http://oxforroyalacademy) said:
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3. October 23, 2014 at 4:26 pm, Rosanna said:
I am so bad in my English essays, and speech. My teacher thinks I’m stupid and now i
don’t know what to do.
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October 23, 2014 at 4:42 pm, ORA Admin
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Dear Rosanna,
We’ve published many articles on how to improve your essay-writing. You might be
interested in these:
– How to Write Brilliant Essays (/articles/how-to-write-brilliant-essays.html)
– How to Improve Your Essay-Writing Quickly (/articles/write-essay-hate-writing-
essays.html)
– 20 Tips for Writing an Essay in a Hurry (/articles/writing-essay-hurry.html)
There are more in our extensive archive (/tag/study-skills). Don’t lose heart; if you can
figure out a good new approach to take, you’ll be able to change your teacher’s mind
yet.
Good luck!
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4. February 11, 2015 at 11:12 pm, Prisca.Lingtamat said:
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10. April 30, 2015 at 8:00 am, maria bhatti said:
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11. May 07, 2015 at 12:19 am, SYLVESTER OUMA said:
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12. May 27, 2015 at 7:33 pm, Prabhjot said:
Well you cleared by all doubts and I will surely try to put these teachings in my writing !
Thank you
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13. July 09, 2015 at 7:29 pm, Rbert said:
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14. July 10, 2015 at 4:19 am, kaushik varsani said:
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15. July 26, 2015 at 3:21 am, Imey said:
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16. July 30, 2015 at 11:56 am, folashade said:
Thanks so much, will work on it
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17. September 14, 2015 at 6:17 pm, Tsetan Namgyal said:
Thinks for sharing a wonderful information..
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18. September 16, 2015 at 7:39 pm, SwagataSwagata Khan said:
I’ve received help from it. But still I have problem in vocabulary. The thing is I do
memorize new words a lot. But when I come to write something they stay out of my
mind, I can’t use them. So enriching vocabulary power is therefore of no use. How I can
get rid of it? To use what I’ve learned.
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19. October 02, 2015 at 9:44 am, jacob lawrence said:
Wow, wonderful. I’m helped a lot and I’m looking forward for more.
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20. October 16, 2015 at 7:31 pm, Flora said:
Wonderful but my English is bad. Please send me tips on vocabulary.
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21. October 31, 2015 at 9:56 am, godfreygodianus said:
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