How to write a good Essay

1. 1. Your essay is just a story

2. 2. Before you start writing, ask yourself, “How can I have the most fun writing this?”

3. 3. As you research, ask yourself, “What surprises me about this subject?”

4. 4. Overwhelmed? Just write five original sentences

5. 5. Be “source heavy.”

6. 6. Write the body first, the introduction second, and the conclusion last

7. 7. Most essays answer the question, “What?” Good essays answer the “Why?” The best essays answer the “How?”

8. 8. Don’t be afraid to jump around

9. 9. Here are some words and phrases you don’t want to use

10. 10. It’s okay to use Wikipedia, if…

11. In Conclusion…