The Process of Writing an Academic Essay

The process of writing an academic essay

Nowadays, a growing number of Chinese students choose to go abroad for further study. Chinese students’ learning methods are affected by Chinese education, so it is difficult for students to master academic essay’s skills. Meanwhile, the good grades in foreign university cannot be got easily and the essay is the most significant in students’ grade, in addition, it develops people’s research ability and writing skills in the period of university. So the process of writing an academic essay is so vital for students. Knowing the process is so helpful for students to complete the essay more normal. Next, the stages involved in the process of the essay are followed.

At the beginning, it is a preparation stage of the process. The question should be read carefully and then understand what are required to do. In this step, it is important to get the point. Otherwise, the essay’s purpose is wrong and a good grade can not be got. After this, the thoughts of the subject which are already known about are written down as soon as possible. Next, researching the topic is an important thing. As an illustration, the library where books are found on reading list and any other relevant books and journals should to go. Some professional information which is from the network can be received, but the information’s rigorous and accuracy should be guaranteed. At the same time, the notes are taken seriously during the reading. Furthermore, the notes should be brief and clear. Moreover, the ideas are organized and the first plan is written. The clear idea and logic should be in the mind.

In the next stage, it can be called writing and revising stage in the whole process. First of all, the first draft be written and then the draft is discussed informally with friends, other members of class or even the lecture. The first draft is commented and changed by others. Subsequently, the second draft should be written next, any comments that were made in discussion are bear in mind. The advices are taken and the draft is corrected in the discussion. Furthermore, the second draft is discussed like the first draft. After this, the opinions which are discussed with others are taken and the comments are bear in mind. Later, second draft be proofread, and next, the references and bibliography are completed and checked seriously. This is the last chance to modify the academic essay.