‘“New opinions often appear first as jokes and fancies, then as blasphemies and treason, then as questions open to discussion, and finally as established truths.”
 
George Bernard Shaw

Writing a discursive essay will not be a problem for you anymore. In this article, we will tell you all the secrets of writing perfect discursive essays.
 
First, you should understand the essence of a discursive essay. Some students still confuse it with an argumentative essay and even with a persuasive essay. You should not make the same mistake.
 
A discursive essay is something in-between. You present several opinions on a certain issue, analyze them, and draw conclusions.
 
Second, mind that your discursive essay should be perfectly structured. A discursive essay consists of:

• A catchy thesis statement;
• A perfectly presented introduction;
• Sufficient supporting paragraphs;
• Clear conclusions.

Third, we want to give you several pieces of advice on how to make the process of writing discursive essays easier and more effective.
 
Write about something you know. It might be hard to prove something you are not confident about. So, discuss issues you are an expert at.
 
Develop topics you are interested in. This will help you stay motivated throughout the process of writing discursive essays. Only in this way you can achieve the highest results. (more…)

Well, well, well… You have another Literature assignment and do not know how to start writing it. You should present a paper on The Erotic Essay by Demosthenes this time. Have you already read it? Do you know anything about this orator and his works? If you have no idea what this is all about, but you have to write this paper on The Erotic Essay, you will have to find time and gather interesting material.
 
Do you know what to start your search with? Read this article up to end.
 
One of the most important steps a student needs to take is to make a plan for writing a paper on The Erotic Essay. This is what we are going to do right now. We will create a perfect plan that will help you present a worthwhile paper on The Erotic Essay by Demosthenes.

1. Start your paper on The Erotic Essay with giving a clear thesis statement. Who wrote this work? What is the main idea of The Erotic Essay? Is it interesting and worth reading? What is, after all, this essay about?!
2. Make a good introduction to your paper on The Erotic Essay. In this part, say a few words about one of the most famous orators of all the times, the author of The Erotic Essay - Demosthenes. This man devoted his life to people and his motherland and died in the name of its freedom.
3. Develop several supporting paragraphs. Tell what this essay is about, give several citations, etc… Of course, to present a perfect paper on The Erotic Essay, we strongly recommend you read this work.
4. Draw strong and comprehensible conclusions in your The Erotic Essay paper. What have you learnt from this speech? Do you like it? What are your recommendations?

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Turning points are certain events in a person’s life that change everything considerably. We all have our own daily routine, meet people, work, go out with friends. Everything seems to be so planned and predictable.
 
But! One turning point can change everything. For someone, it can be a phone call or an SMS. For others, it may be a meeting or some news… Well, we can talk about different turning points forever.
 
You have a wonderful opportunity to tell about your turning points while preparing another written assignment. It is writing turning point essays.
 
In fact, there are millions of ideas that you can present in turning points essays. We will talk about possible situations that can change everything.
 
Turning Points Essays: Idea # 1
 
Can you think that one short SMS may be a real turning point? Well, it actually can. Do you know any similar case? Did an SMS turn over all your life? What was written there? Who sent it? Use this idea in your turning point essay. Maybe, some tips for writing an SMS essay will help you.
 
Turning Points Essays: Idea # 2 (more…)

Getting a scholarship! What can be more exciting for a student? Especially, when you get it because of your personal skills and knowledge!
 
Do you want to get a scholarship? If yes, you need to prepare one assignment. It is a scholarship essay. Use interesting ideas, proper structure, and required format in order to succeed in writing your scholarship essay. This is exactly what our article will be all about. What should you do to write a good essay and get a scholarship?
 
First, understand the goals you need to set and achieve while writing such scholarship essay. What we mean is to:

• Demonstrate that you understand all the requirements set;
• Give clear reasons why you are worth getting a scholarship;
• Present your perfect writing and thinking abilities.

Second, you should get a clear idea of what is expected from your scholarship essay.
 
Usually, it is:

1. A clear answer to the question set;
2. Research, your scholarship essay should be based on;
3. An interesting life event;
4. What other people think about you.

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“The threat of nuclear weapons and man’s ability to destroy the environment are really alarming. And yet there are other almost imperceptible changes - I am thinking of the exhaustion of our natural resources, and especially of soil erosion - and these are perhaps more dangerous still, because once we begin to feel their repercussions it will be too late.”
 
(p. 144 of The Dalai Lama’s Little Book of Inner Peace: 2002, Element Books, London)

 
Soil erosion is one of the most burning problems in the field of agriculture and natural environment. This problem is hotly discussed not only among experts but within academic institutions as well. Students are assigned to write different types of papers on soil.
 
So, if you have to accomplish an essay on soil erosion this time, you have come to the right place. In this article, you will find ideas to develop in soil essays.

1. Soil Erosion and Conservation

When developing this idea in your soil essay, present the reasons for soil erosion and conservation. One of the most important causes you should mention in the soil erosion essay is environmental pollution. Among the other important causes are:

• Misuse of land;
• Mismanagement of arable land;
• Overgrazing;
• Poor soil and water management.
2. Problems Associated with Soil Erosion

What effects can soil erosion yield? Are they dangerous? You should answer these questions in papers on soil. Besides, in essay papers on soil erosion, you can talk about the results that erosion of soil can lead to. It would be quite reasonable to talk about the types of soil erosion before you pass to the problems associated with it.

3. Soil Conservation Matrix

If you decide to consider this issue in the essay on soil, we strongly recommend you do the following:

• Present and examine three major types of soil degradation that occur in the environment;
• Briefly explain how each type of damage occurs.

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Are you dreaming of a prestigious university? Do you want to be a well-educated and erudite person? Then get ready to enter a university.
 
By the way, have you already selected the university you would like to enter? Not yet? Hurry up then! Some of the steps you will have to take are presented below:

• Choose the university you want to enter and make sure there is an opportunity for you to be accepted;
• Gather letters of recommendations (almost all universities require them);
• Prepare an excellent university admission essay, etc.

Unfortunately, we cannot help you with the first two steps. However, we can give you several useful tips for writing university admission essays. So, let us have your ATTENTION, please!
 
Tips for writing university admission essays

1. Avoid banalities

Well, you may wonder now what we mean under “banalities”. Let us start from the very beginning. The first sentence of your university admission essay should be catchy. It should attract the reader’s attention. If this sentence is about some banal phrases as “I would like to enter…”, your university admission essay is more likely to be neglected.

2. Be honest

Do not exaggerate your abilities. Just be yourself. Honesty and sincerity enhance your chances to win the reader. So, do not reject your weak points but rather focus on your strengths in the university admission essay.

3. Use an original writing style

One more key to the reader’s heart is a writing manner. If it is original and creative, if it arouses interest, a university admission essay is certainly successful.

4. Edit and proofread
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Are you dreaming about the Shell and The Economist essay prize? Do you think that your writing and composing skills are enough to win the prize? BUT! Do you know everything you should know about the Shell and The Economist essay competition? Not yet? Then, read this article up to the end. Here you will find the information that should help you make an excellent the Shell and The Economist essay.
 
What the Shell and The Economist essay contest is all about
 
The Shell and The Economist essay contest is an international essay writing competition. Students from all over the world can participate in it. Topics for The Shell and The Economist essays change every year. The issues that the committee expects to see in The Shell and The Economist essays are usually specified.
 
What about The Shell and The Economist essay prize?
 
If you win The Shell and The Economist essay prize, you will be a rich person. In 2002, the winner of the competition got $65,000. This prize is increasing every year. So, can you imagine the sum of money you might win now or in ten years? The silver and the bronze awards are also available. The price-winning essays are published in the prestigious annual publications “The Shell” and “The Economist”.
 
Useful tips for writing The Shell and The Economist essays

• Be original, avoid banalities
• Use the samples of The Shell and The Economist essays
• Check back your grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Make an attention-grabbing introductory part
• Make a persuasive conclusion

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What do you know about Latetia Sonami? Have you ever heard her compositions? Do you like them? Well, if you do not know much about this composer, it will be not that easy to create a good Latetia Sonami essay and get an A+.
 
However, what should you do if you get this assignment and know nothing about this woman? In this case, our article will be just in time for you. Right now, let us present you a kind of a plan for writing Latetia Sonami essays.
 
It is rather a good idea to start writing your Latetia Sonami essay with a brief overview of her life. Do not use such simple constructions as she was born in France in 1957… Try to amaze your reader.
 
Make a good introduction in your Latetia Sonami essay.
 
You should begin the essay about Latetia Sonami with a clear thesis statement. Introduce this woman to the reader. What is she famous for? Well, Latetia Sonami is a talented composer of electronic music. She is one of the first women who synthesizes advanced music with original music and presents a new spontaneous art form.
 
Use the interviews with this composer to make your Latetia Sonami essay effective.
 
In one of her interviews, she said: Music is the closest expression to the Buddhist concept of impermanence, it is the one of the most direct ways to experience what I believe in. Well, in your Latetia Sonami essay, emphasize that she tries to unite many religious concepts in her compositions. (more…)

WHY I WANT A HUSBAND ESSAY: GIRLS’ PERSPECTIVES
 
First date, first kiss, first night together… One more date, one more kiss… Relationships…Quarrels…Reconciliations…
One day you might think why I want a husband… Do you want to get an answer? Write one of the possible WHY essays. Let it be your Why I Want a Husband essay.
 
Some girls/women like to make a list of positive and negative qualities of their beloved to decide whether they should continue their relations or not. You can use the same method while writing your Why I Want a Husband essay. What does marriage mean for you?

• To live together!?
• To have a common account!?
• To be with a person you adore!?
• To have support day by day!?
• To love and be loved!?

If you answer these questions, you will get at least a half of your Why I Want a Husband essay.
 
WHY I WANT A HUSBAND ESSAY: BOYS’ PERSPECTIVE
 
If you think that only a girl may present a thrilling Why I Want a Husband essay, you are deeply wrong. Do you not find it rather challenging to read men’s opinions on Why a Woman Wants a Husband? So, what can men present in Why I Want a Husband essay and where they may find information? (more…)

Well, you have to write a documented essay but have absolutely no idea why you should do this silly task. Actually, the task is not as silly as you think. Besides, it can be interesting to you if you know how to do it properly.
 
What are documented essays all about?
 
The major purpose of writing a documentary essay is to build and reinforce your score skills in written communication, critical thinking, and research abilities. In other words, you will have to select one of the topics suggested, investigate it and present the outcomes of your research in the documented essay.
 
What steps should you take to write a documented essay?

1. Narrow down the chosen topic up to a certain problem;
2. Formulate a research question;
3. Choose an organizational mode for the documented essay;
4. Formulate sub-points;
5. Do research and gather evidence from reliable sources;
6. Prepare a list of bibliography;
7. Based on the evidences collected, arrive at the answer to your research question. Thus, you will formulate a thesis statement for the documented essay.
8. Draft the introductory paragraph of your documentary essay. It should attract the reader’s attention from the very first line. It should intrigue, involve, and call interest.
9. Draft the other body paragraphs of your documented essay and write a conclusion.
10. Change the organization and content of your paper using a checklist.

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