One of the things that you will have to do in college will be to write an essay. It doesn’t matter what your major is, you will be asked to do this. You will have experience of doing this from your school days but in college (college degrees in order), it is a whole different ball game. You will have to focus more on sources, style and generally, it will be a huge step up from say high school. But it is not impossible to come up with a good academic essay that is both impressive and informative. With the help of our tips, you will be able to make improvements that will surely have an impact on your essays. It is not about making radical changes but rather focusing on smaller changes that will make all the difference. A small tip that we want to start with is the outline. Before you write an essay make it a point to come up with an outline. This way, you will know where you are going and what has to be done. It will ensure that you don’t stray off-topic. Apart from this, what else should you be focusing on?
Sources
A major part of writing such an essay will be getting the sources and citations that will add value to your essay. It is important to find the right source and it is easier than ever to get it now. All that you want can be found online so take time to find what you need. This time that you spend will add a unique look to your essay. What you write will not be the same as another student so don’t think twice about two people using the same source. It is all about what you can say using the sources that you have collected.
Which Side?
You will have to identify which side of the topic that you have chosen. This will help build your argument and make the paper more convincing. At times you will not know which you are on before going in and that is okay. The more you start reading up on the topic, you will start to understand what your stance is. Use this and formulate the core of the essay. If you are going to be balanced in your argument, make sure that you present both sides. This will show that you have taken the time to look at the topic from all possible angles.