Here are some tips to help you write effectively:
• Begin writing your academic paper as soon as possible to reduce anxiety. Remember, you need ample time to process your ideas.
• Stay focused on the essay question while writing. Be as responsive as possible to your professor’s prompt.
• Begin writing your academic paper as soon as possible to reduce anxiety. Remember, you need ample time to process your ideas.
• Keep in mind that writing an essay is not a linear process that you can expect to finish in a single sitting. Be prepared to go back and forth between different sections of your academic essay or research paper.
• Although your introduction comes first, both the introduction and conclusion of your academic paper or research essay should be written after you have completed the rest of your work.
• Make sure that you understand the format in which you are expected to complete your academic paper or research essay. Some common formats include APA, MLA, and Chicago Style.
• Remember that your first draft is to unlikely to be the best version of your academic paper, research paper, or thesis. Expect to write several drafts in order to increase your changes of getting the best possible of assessment. Ask your professor to read and comment on your first draft so that you have the time and insight necessary to improve your academic work before you turn it in.
• Make sure you understand your institution’s policy on plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Even failing to cite a quotation appropriately can constitute plagiarism, so make sure that you are aware of every detail of your institution's policy.
