Don’t forget to think
1 Starting thoughts When an essay assignment arrives, read the title slowly. Put it aside for an hour then read it again. Take 15 minutes to ask yourself: • Do I understand what’s being asked of me? You might need…
Smooth your reader’s journey
Provide guidance for your reader to help them to navigate smoothly through your document without losing the thread of your argument.
Dealing with deadlines
Note all your deadlines on a planner and create false deadlines to allow yourself extra time.
How to Write in Short Stints
Keep a notebook with you at all times to jot down ideas for your next writing stint.
Three key tips for effective proofreading
Trying reading your work aloud, recruiting a proofreading buddy, and converting your text into an unusual font to spot your errors.