Writing a successful essay requires fusing critical thinking with clear written expression. Lecturers often ask these questions when they mark an essay.

1. Essay Essentials
Considerations for effective university essays
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2. Writing a successful
essay requires fusing
critical thinking with
clear written
expression.
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3. Lecturers often ask the
following questions
when they mark an
essay...
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4. Does it address the topic
and/or answer the question?
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5. Does it present a strong
argument or position on
the topic?
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6. Does it use evidence
and refer to other
scholarship to make the
argument?
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7. Is the writing clear and
appropriate for an
academic essay?
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8. Is it
organised
in a
coherent
way with an
introduction
body and
conclusion?

9. Does it have an appropriate
structure balance:
Introduction: 10%, Body:
80%, Conclusion: 10%
(approx)?
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10. Enabling students to realise their full academic potential and achieve excellence
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