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A dictionary Access to a typewriter or computer with a word processing program Access to a library or bookstore A peer editor Optional: A grammar handbook, or grammar and spell check software |
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Do the write thing You need to write a formal essay, and it's due in just 3 weeks. You're wondering, what is a formal essay? Do I have to put on a tux or party dress to write it? Well, it's not as intimidating as it sounds, and you can wear anything you please. A formal essay is typically a two- to ten-page nonfiction piece containing stories, quotes, and facts that all work to either support or rebut a particular assertion. There are infinite presentation styles to choose from, and each teacher, writer, and instructional guidebook may offer different models. We'll show you how to get started and give you a foundation to build upon.
Read essays by other writers to see what they wrote about and how their work was constructed. If you're writing your essay for a class, ask your teacher if he or she can give you essays from previous students to read. You can also check your local library or bookstore for books that contain essays or information about them. Since essays, like all writing forms, can cover any topic imaginable, it shouldn't be hard to track down a few that interest you.
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