http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning/essay/index.

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 Why is essay writing important at tertiary level?
exercises in research
exercises in communication
give a chance to show what you can do
that you understand the question asked;
that you understand the issues involved;
and that you have done the appropriate amount of reading.
 Why is essay writing important at tertiary level?
allow you to demonstrate your analytical thinking
force a deep and powerful type of learning
 Is there an essay writing process that I can follow?
Step 1: Analyse the question
Step 2: Research
Step 3: Plan
Step 4: Write
Step 5: Edit
 Is there a basic essay structure I should be aware of?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
 Do I have to reference in my essay?
Yes. Yes. Yes. You will be required to reference both
within your essay and at the end of your essay in a list of
references. You are required to reference every time you
use the work of someone else, whether you have
changed their words (paraphrased) or used their exact
words (direct quoted).
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning/refer
encing/index.htm
 How should I present my work?
 Is there an example of a well-structured essay that I
might look at?
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning/essa
y/essay_example.htm
 What can I do to develop my essay writing skills?
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning/tuto
rial/
 Useful references
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning/essa
y/essay_useful.htm