Do's and Don'ts of Essay Writing

Do’s of effective essay writing:

• Read the instructions and make sure that you understand them well before starting the essay.
• Make sure that your outline of the essay covers every required dimension of the given topic.
• Stick to the given word limit.
• Ensure that each paragraph is in sync with the topic.
• Get to the point soon after giving a broad overview of the topic.
• Pay special attention to the first line and the first paragraph of the essay.
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• Be creative and original while stating your viewpoints about the topic.
• In every paragraph, you can use an introductory line to state the idea reinforced in the paragraph.
• Try to use words or phrases at the start of each paragraph that indicate the link to the previous paragraph.
• Put special emphasis on points that strongly support the central idea. Try to use illustrations and examples along with these points.
• Make sure that the paragraphs follow a logical sequence.

• The strongest points should be stated in the starting and last paragraphs of the essay.
• The concluding paragraph should be preferably in a summarizing and optimistic tone.
• The solutions and suggestions in the concluding paragraph should follow from the points stated in the preceding body paragraphs.

Don’ts of effective essay writing:

• Do not spend too much time on writing the introductory paragraph of the essay.
• Do not go too far generalizing the topic at the start.
• Refrain from narrating very long incidents or stories in the essay.
• Do not use all capital letters in the heading.
• Avoid writing very long sentences.
• Short forms should be strictly avoided in the essay.
• Do not use irrelevant facts or figures.
• Avoid stating facts or figures if you are unsure about them.
• Do not use more than 7-8 words for the title of essay.
• Conclusion should not be forced; it should reflect the points stated in the rest of the essay.
• Avoid introducing any new information or ideas in the concluding paragraph.