Essay Writing Tips
Congratulations! If you are here, you probably have enough credible sources and a robust outline or writing plan to begin drafting the research paper. Nervous? Don't be! The same criteria that apply to essays apply to research papers. Like essays, research papers need an introduction, multiple body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
For Freshmen and SophomoresThe tutorials below, courtesy of Paola Brown of Mesa Community College, will walk you through the essay writing process. Brown provides samples and detailed explanations.
1. Writing Introductory Paragraphs2. Writing Body Paragraphs3. Writing Refutation Paragraphs4. Writing Conclusion ParagraphsFor Juniors and SeniorsThese interactive tutorials, courtesy of the City University of New York, are more suited for older students in advanced high school courses who need a comprehensive overview of academic writing. The site was recently updated for easier navigation.
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