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How to write a graduate-level essay
8. Overcome writer's block
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How to write a graduate-level essay
Step-by-step guidance and resources for planning, researching, and writing essays as a graduate student.
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1. Understand the assignment
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2. Create a preliminary document plan
3. Draft your thesis statement
4. Research your topic
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4a. Become familiar with the information landscape
4b. Select the appropriate search tool
4c. Develop effective searches
4d. Beyond keyword searching
4e. Find statistical information
4f. Evaluate the resources you find
4g. Read, absorb, and organize the information you find
5. Finalize your document plan
6. Double-check your research
7. Start writing the first draft
8. Overcome writer's block
Overcome writer's block
9. Revise the draft
10. Edit the draft
11. Prepare the final version
12. Submit the assignment
Overcome writer's block
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