The secrets to write a perfect essay

Essay writing is something that does not really intrigue students. Most students find it to be a very complex task which comprises of a series of steps that are to be followed, and students these days don’t have the time to go on following each and every step and completing their essay.

However, failure to submit an essay in time or submitting one that is not up to the mark can have dire consequences. Not only do these students face the risk of securing low grades in this particular assessment, but they also may end up causing their overall academic result to fall. And in today’s competitive world, everyone needs a good report card to secure a well paying job and earn a livelihood.

Here is a list of points that might help students who struggle with writing an essay to learn this unique craft, so that they can improve their overall academic result.

Choose a topic wisely

You may or may not have to choose a topic, depending on the discretion of your professor. If your professor assigns you a specific topic, then you have no option but to answer that assigned question; but if you have the option to choose a topic for yourself, make sure that you do so wisely. Choose an interesting topic that you are eager to learn more about, so that you don’t feel researching for it to be a burden. At the same time, make sure that relevant information on the chosen topic is easily available; else the essay would become a nightmare for you.

Prepare an outline of your ideas

Write down all your ideas on a piece of paper, and then segregate them on the basis of main ideas and sub-ideas. This means that you basically write all your main ideas as headings, and leave space under each one. Then you either fill in this space with your sub-ideas, or you think of other relevant points. This exercise will help you to establish connections between ideas and you will be able to write a well organised essay with ease.

Make sure to include a thesis statement

A thesis statement gives an idea to the readers regarding the main points of your essay. In other words, it is a summary that describes the point of your essay. A short and precise thesis statement is a must in your essay, so that the readers can understand at a glance what the essay comprises of, and what you wish to convey through your essay.

Write a catchy introduction

Since the introduction is what your professor will read first, and first impressions are the last impressions; it is crucial to write an interesting introduction that grabs the attention of the reader, and generate his/her curiosity to read further. You can use quotations, a summary or some shocking facts in the introduction to pursue your reader to further read the essay.

Focus on the main body

Make sure that you describe your topic in great detail when you are working on the body of your essay. Make sure that you expand on all the topics that you had previously touched in the introduction. A good way to do this is to start with one of your main ideas as the introductory statement, and to then write all the supporting ideas to further explain the point. Make sure that you also use relevant examples to back up your position.

Conclusion

In your conclusion, you should finally give your take on what has been discussed above. It is up to you to end the essay on a final note, or to write down something that further sets the reader thinking.