Essays - Presentation

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1. Have you followed the conventions laid down by the department?
2. Should it be word-processed? If so, is the format (margins, line spacing etc) correct?
3. Have you made a copy?
4. If it is hand-written, is it legible?
5. Is the full title clearly set out at the beginning or on a separate title page?
6. Is the reference list and/or bibliography set out on a separate page at the end, if not using a footnote system?

• Essays - main

• Knowing what is expected

• Getting started

• Preparatory reading

• Gathering information

• Structuring the essay

• Expressing your ideas clearly

• Sequencing the argument

• Acknowledging or referencing the sources

• Checking, editing and proofing

• Using feedback