Essay writing is a very important aspect in education. It does not only determine the students grade, but it also determines their degree. Essay writing is not a simple task since it is not something that comes fully formed from the brow of a “perfect student”. Therefore, it is important for every academic writer to have the necessary knowledge and skills to write a winning grade A essay. Planning is crucial before a writer embarks on writing the paper, it enables him/her understand the paper requirement correctly and thus delivers a quality piece.

A good academic writer should have the general knowledge of an academic essay format. This includes the following:

Ø  Introduction: State your point of view

                         State what you are going to discuss

                         State the question you are to answer

Ø  Main body:   Should include examples and a good coverage of the question.

Ø  Conclusion:  This re-emphasizes the main points you have made. Also, it include your     

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