What's next? Having written her opening paragraphs, Becky has done all the groundwork for the rest of her essay. The next step is to write the body of the essay. This involves expanding on all the factors that have been identified as important. Becky will discuss each of these in greater detail. You can see how she expanded on each of these factors by reading Becky's essay. To show that she had researched the subject, Becky decided to include references to all the books and websites the had read. You don't need to read every single book or website. However, you will need to read some of the more substantial books (those that are over 1,000 words) to provide proof of you writing and reading skills for you Key Skills Award.. |
Authors don't mind students quoting them, as long as they get some recognition. To provide this recognition, you have to mention the author's name within the text, whenever you refer to their work. You also need to include them in your bibliography. It isn't just for the author's sake that you reference them. If you don't reference original works, you'll be guilty of plagiarism. Plagiarism meant copying someone else's thoughts and passing them off as your own. The ConclusionAll good essays end with a conclusion. A conclusion needs to be a summary of all the main points and findings of your essay.
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