Below is a sample of an introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion and reference list from a previous student essay that varies from current year requirements. The essay was awarded a HD according to the marking criteria and standards in that year. The speech bubbles below include feedback and comments from the lecturer, a librarian and a learning advisor.
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This section also provides key details about your assignment, e.g. due date, weight, etc. |
Find out: How to break down your essay question Download: Writing a critical essay |
This section provides information on key elements required in your final essay - e.g. essay structure. |
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Make a good first impression with a great essay title!
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Great title tips:
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| Find out: About essay introductory paragraphs |
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Struggling with academic language? Check out: Manchester Academic Phrasebank |
Find out: About writing effective paragraphs Check out: Quoting, summarising and paraphrasing |
The APA referencing guide will help you create your references |
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Synthesis definition: Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole; draw together ideas (similar and sometimes contradictory ideas of others)
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| Download: A handout on plagiarism, paraphrasing and synthesis | Check out: Why do we use other people's work in our writing |
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Check out: Conclusion paragraphs |
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Top Tip: Record citation details (authors, title, url, pages, etc) of all resources as you use them. |
Top Tip: The APA referencing guide will help you create your references |
Top Tip: Reference lists are usually worth marks, so don't leave them to the last minute. |
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