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Essay and Assignment Planning

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Getting started: the essay planning process

A diagram of possible steps to planning an essay.

 

  See next: Analyse the task

Essay and assignment writing guide

  • Essay writing basics
  • Essay and assignment planning
    • Analyse the task
    • Work out your ideas
    • Construct an essay plan
    • Research and gather information
    • Write a second essay plan
    • FAQs
  • Answering assignment questions
  • Editing checklist
  • Writing a critical review
  • Annotated bibliography
  • Reflective writing
  • ^ More support

Essay and assignment writing guide

  • Essay writing basics
  • Essay and assignment planning
    • Analyse the task
    • Work out your ideas
    • Construct an essay plan
    • Research and gather information
    • Write a second essay plan
    • FAQs
  • Answering assignment questions
  • Editing checklist
  • Writing a critical review
  • Annotated bibliography
  • Reflective writing
  • ^ More support
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