The first (a) ___ of essay writing is to read and understand
(b) ___ title, and then to prepare a schedule of work
(c) ___ the available time. Then the topic should be brainstormed
and a draft (d) prepared. Next, possible (e)
have to be (f) ___ evaluated and the most relevant selected, after
(g) ___ you can start making notes, using paraphrasing and
(h) ___ techniques. When you have collected enough material to
(i) the question, the first (j) of the main body
can be written from the notes, taking care to (k) ___ any plagiarism.
Subsequently, you can write the first draft of the (l) ___ and
conclusion, making sure that a logical approach to the subject is developed.
(m) ___ this, the whole draft must be critically reread and
(n) ___ for clarity and relevance. The penultimate stage is
(o) prepare a final (p) of references and other
items such as tables and graphs. Finally, the whole text (q) ___ be
thoroughly (r) ___ before handing in the assignment on time.
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