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75. Essays | Common Essay Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

75. Essays | Common Essay Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Update: 2024-12-04
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Struggling with essays? This episode is here to help! We break down the most common mistakes students make in academic essay writing, from weak thesis statements to poor structure and misused evidence. For each mistake, we explain why it’s an issue and provide actionable tips to avoid it.


Here’s what you’ll learn:


1) How to craft a clear and strong thesis statement.


2) Strategies to organize your ideas using the PEEL method.


3) The right way to integrate evidence into your arguments.


4) How to simplify your sentences for clarity and impact.


5) Staying on-topic and addressing the prompt effectively.


6) Writing strong conclusions that leave a lasting impression.


7) Essential proofreading techniques to polish your work.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this episode will give you the tools to write with confidence. Tune in now and take your writing to the next level!




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Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discover something about writing that you did not know,  or that it helped you look at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you might consider leaving a positive review wherever you are listening. It might seem simple, but it really helps.  
 
If you know someone who is struggling with writing in English,  you could also think about sharing this episode (or the whole podcast) with them. It might help them in their journey of becoming a better writer. Likewise, if you – or any of your friends  – are taking official external exams, you will find valuable info and tricks for the writing part of your exams. You will find this especially relevant if you are taking the Cambridge Exams.

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75. Essays | Common Essay Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

75. Essays | Common Essay Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Mada Jurado

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