There are several convention of writing that must be learned and used when writing an essay.
Once you understand these techniques there is a process that needs to be followed to ensure that
you get the best results. Your essays will be graded via a Rubric. Below are links to documents that
will provide detailed information, instruction, and criteria. Before attempting to write an essay, learn these
techniques, the writing process, and criteria you will be graded on to write a great essay.

• First a few word on essay length
     Essay Length
     to get some idea of how long an essay might be

• The Process
     The Writing Process
     to learn the process to organize, develop, and construct an essay
     Prewriting Strategies
     to learn how to prewrite and plan an
     How to make an essay outline
     to learn how to make an essay outline

• Essay Requirements
     All essays final copies will be graded on the use of these 6 basic techniques
     Introductions
     to learn how to start and essay
     Conclusions
     to learn how to end an essay
     Unity
     to learn how to use thesis, main ideas, and how to support them
     Coherence - Patterns of Organization
     to learn how to order your ideas and support
     Development
     to learn how to develop ideas
     Mechanic\Guide to Grammar and Punctuations
     to learn how to fix grammatical errors

• Reference
     Diagram of an essay
     to see an essay schematic overview and how an essay is constructed
     Person
     to understand 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person perspective
     (most of your writing will be in 3rd person)
     You
     to understand how to avoid annoying and incorrect use of second person
     (learn to avoid this immature writing problem)