Finalising your historical research essay

Once you have received feedback on your draft from your teacher, you only need to improve your essay for final submission. Fix up any errors, add any extra information and take the time to improve your writing style.

Great writing shows sophistication, so make sure you use academic language when you write your essays.

An essay needs to be a continuous series of well-written, correctly spelled English sentences, formed into coherent paragraphs and carry a succinct argument.

Here are some final points to consider:

• Avoid conversational or colloquial language

• Avoid personal pronouns: do not use "I" and "my" when you write

• Use language that is appropriate for scholarly work: it should be clear, succinct, and objective.

• Never use racist, sexist, or offensive language.

Some simple essay tips:

• Never use headings or sub-headings in an essay.

• Avoid using contractions (e.g. don’t, can’t).

• Correct spelling, grammar and sentence structures are essential.
• Use single inverted commas (' ') when using the name of a concept or idea.

• Make sure your Introduction agrees with your Conclusion.