Write a 1st Class Essay like a Prof (Tips from an ex-Academic)

Today we covered expectations essay examiners have based on marking rubrics (which are a set of criteria for assessments). Any time my students followed this advice, they got first class marks! In summary: Understanding and Knowledge - be precise, accurate and always on topic Critical Appraisal - what are the knowledge gaps and what research would you do next? Grammar - use grammar checker like grammarly.com Style - Make sure every page looks identical References - Use referencing software like mendeley.com or zotero.org Length - Aim for 95-99% of the maximum word count Structure: Introduction: Aims and Objectives; Background information Main Body: Aim/Objective; Research Data, Critical Appraisal (per section) Conclusions: Summarize the main body; suggest future research/state your opinion Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Structure 02:06 Knowledge and Understanding 04:01 Style 05:12 Grammar 05:49 References 07:09 Length 07:58 Critical Appraisal