Editing and proofreading services, and even book proofreading services in the UK, should always be a writer’s go-to when they are nearing the end of the writing process. In the case of proofreading services, these are ideal when you have finalised your writing and need to add extra polish, while editing services are useful at an earlier stage when you are trying to optimise the way your writing comes across to its intended audience.
However, if you are nowhere near the
stage of making use of editing and proofreading services, it’s useful to know about some of the
resources and strategies that can help you along. For example, essay-writing –
which is the focus of this article – is an often-daunting activity that editors
and proofreaders cannot help you with, and so it’s worth learning about how to
complete this particular task well.
What are the main types of essays?
Every scholar out there has their
own classification system for essay types, but here are a few of the most common
ones:
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Persuasive essay: Seeks to convince the reader of a
certain point of view.
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Admissions essay: Explain why the candidate is
interested in applying to a particular institution.
- · Expository essay: Comprehensively introduces a given
topic, ideally in an objective and unbiased way, to increase the awareness and
knowledge of the reader.
- · Comparison essay: Describes a pair of opposing issues,
arguments, or – for that matter – anything else (e.g., artworks, computing
systems, and so on).
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Personal essay: Communicates anecdotal events and
typically written in a narrative structure.
What structure should an essay have?
Although there are many types of
essays, most tend to follow a similar structure:
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Introduction: Sets the background and context for the
essay, the key topics it will cover, and – by the time it has finished –
clearly communicates to the reader what the focal point of the essay is.
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Body: A series of paragraphs or sections and
subsections, ordered in a logical and coherent way, that present evidence in
support of the focus of the essay.
·
Conclusion: Wraps up the essay, potentially
reiterating its key points and, if the word count allows, adds a new
perspective for understanding the focus of the essay. Generally, conclusions
should not introduce new evidence.
How can I write a strong essay?
As noted earlier, it is usually
recommended to call on a professional editor or proofreader only once you have
written all – or most – of your essay. Once it is finished, the editor or proofreader
can help you to optimise the written work you already have, but they cannot
write the document for you.
If you’re not yet at a point where
you can do this, consider following the process described below to help you
along:
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Mapping ideas
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Planning
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Drafting
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Revising
During the final revision stage, it
may be useful to consult with an editor to see if you have gone in the right
direction. Also, remember that after the revision stage, it is essential to
proofread your work.
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