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Writing Essays

An essay is a non-fiction piece of writing in which you discuss some idea or ideas. Essays are intended to make a point, and you should include details that lead you to the point you want to make.

Before you begin writing your essay, you must think carefully about your intended audience. Your essay should be written so that your readership gets the information that it requires. Your writing needs to take account of their needs. To do this, consider the following points:

• Why they would read the piece
• What they already know about the subject
• What they want to know about the subject
• What they are expecting of your writing.

For example, if you’re asked to write an essay about the lack of facilities for young people in the town, you would need to ensure that your essay:

• Shows that you know the town well, and are aware of its lack of facilities
• Presents an analysis of the current situation
• Discusses possible solutions to the problems
• Uses reasoned arguments, where you talk about the town, the problems and the solutions in constructive ways.