Writing successful essays is about more than style or vocabulary. One of the keys to academic success is good time management. Decide if the following ideas are true or false:
- Essay deadlines are often set several months after the course starts
- Reading and note-making often take longer than writing
- A wall chart can help you plan an assignment
- The best time to study is during the night
- All students should spend some time every day relaxing with friends
Actually these are all true except for the fourth: it's better to work during the day and then get plenty of sleep. The main thing is to schedule your work week by week, so that you give enough time for each stage: note-making, drafting, re-writing and proof-reading. By following this plan you will avoid the last-minute panic that leads to careless work, bad marks and having to re-take courses.
Another common mistake students make is to spend too long on the note-making phase. If you have planned your essay carefully you can avoid the trap of collecting too much information. It is often better to start writing - then you will have more time for re-writing and proof-reading before the deadline.
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