1. Research everything you can about the topic you will discuss
Find reliable sources from which to get the information for your essay. Surely in the library of your neighborhood or city you can help you find the documentation you need. In case you prefer to search the information on the internet, make sure if your teacher is in favor or against using Wikipedia as a source.
2. Study other essays and writings on the subject you have chosen
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3. Respect the structure
The main thing is to know the structure of the essays, which has an introduction, a development and a conclusion.
The introduction is usually short, but it all depends on the size of our writing. Its function is to introduce the reader to the topic and to update him on what the topic has been said so far, that is, to present the background.
Development is nothing more or nothing less than the body of the essay. This is where you must present the arguments that support the hypotheses. Remember to include quotes, sources and references, since they give truth to the work.
The conclusion is the final part of the essay. In it we can make a recapitulation of the main argumentative lines following a line from the hypothesis and end up giving our point of view or final resolution of the subject.
4. Choose an interesting theme
However tidy the structure of the essay is, it is necessary that the subject in question be of great relevance. Address current issues and write taking into account the audience it is intended for. Check local media and internalize the issues that are on the table.
5. Don't cover too many points
The essay does not intend to exhaust all the possibilities of a subject, but focuses only on a part of it. Avoid writing paragraphs and paragraphs of other aspects of the subject in question.
