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Taking it further

Here are some opportunities for you to take your understanding of writing an essay further. You might like to follow up these links to consolidate your overall knowledge of essay writing - you could review each one or just the ones you’d like more information about. You could also follow up these links to try out the exercises - these will help you apply and practise your knowledge about essay writing and hone your skills.

Brainstorming and mind mapping

Brainstorming is a way of generating ideas and organising your thinking on a topic, so it is a great way of planning your essay content before you start writing.
Signpost to guide your readers

Your essay needs to flow from one idea to another, and signposting is essential in helping you achieve this.
Write clearly

Paragraphs are the building blocks of your essay and your argument. Learn about how to make them clear and coherent.
What is critical thinking?

Your lecturers want you to display good critical thinking in your writing. Learn how to do that in this resource.
Description vs. analysis

A common piece of feedback that students receive from lecturers is that their essay writing is too descriptive, and doesn’t contain enough analysis. This resource will help you include description and analysis in your essay.
Edit and proofread like a pro

Editing and proofreading is a vital final step before submitting your essay. It takes time to do well, so make sure you plan plenty of time to edit and proofread.

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Taking it further

Brainstorming and mind mapping

Signpost to guide your readers

Write clearly

What is critical thinking?

Description vs. analysis

Edit and proofread like a pro

Your feedback matters