How to Write Great Essays

part of a whole. They are not intended as source material for your essay. Remember
that plagiarism is a serious academic offense, and will disqualify you from consider-
ation by the school(s) to which you are applying. It is too high a price to pay after all
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of the work you have done to get yourself this far. Be certain your ideas and words
are your own.
CONCLUSION
Your conclusion is the final impression left with your reader. End your essay memorably by
avoiding these three conclusion blunders. You should avoid:
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Answering the big questions. If you wrote about a topic such as world peace
or a personal tragedy, resist the temptation to give reasons or solutions. You
don’t need to explain why there is evil in the world, or how world hunger can
be stopped.
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Using clichés. Too many essays end with “therefore,” “in conclusion,” or “in
summary.” End in your own voice, using fresh words and phrases.
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