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How do I effectively use critical sources in essays?

Using secondary critical sources in your essays can be intimidating but here are three ways you can apply it effectively:
1.To bolster your own argument - This is possibly the easiest way to utilize ...

EB
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How can I remember enough about a novel to answer a close-book exam question?

This is a really important question! A lot of people struggle with the immensity of the task of remembering enough detailed information about a novel to answer an essay question in an exam. Even though ul...

KP
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What is the best way to provide quotation evidence in my essays?

Within English Literature, most exam boards are looking for evidence that is thoughtful, relevant, and embedded within the sentence. Keeping this in mind, at A-level an ideal length for quotes used to bac...

SM
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How do I write an essay under exam conditions, effectively planning my time?

The key to this begins with spending time reading the question carefully, making sure you understand what it is that is being asked of you. For example, if the question states ‘In light of this quotation’...

EL
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How do I write and structure a good essay?

The key to writing a good essay is a clarity in structure that you follow throughout your writing. Laying this out in the introductory paragraph will help both you and your reader understand where you wan...

EL
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