Critical+Essay+Rules

Ten Rules for Critical Essays
In **EVERY** essay you must:


 * Structure your paragraphs using S.E.E.C. to make them clear and effective
 * Refer to the question in __every__ paragraph to make sure your arguments are relevant
 * Always provide appropriate evidence to support your answer
 * Clearly __show__ how literary techniques are used by analysing them in detail
 * Make one point per paragraph
 * Make sure personal response is included in the essay
 * Make sure that your paragraphs are clearly linked together
 * Use your conclusion to clearly summarise the points made in your essay
 * Start and end your essay using the words of the question
 * Organise your time and use it well

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