Tips: Essay writing

Important Concepts for Analysis, Evaluation,
Position/Argument Essays.

Follow directions and reach conclusions through clear and original thinking.

Have a thesis and support it

You must take a position.
Your professor wants to see you think.
Show that you are right with examples and research.

Avoid plagiarism

If the idea did not originate in your brain, cite it.
Review the methods for in-text citations.

APA / MLA Format and Style

For information on this topic visit the Online Writing Lab at Purdue.

Includes information on source citation:

• In-text citations
• Bibliographies
• Resources