- put question at the top
- include course concepts
- structure the essay
- introduce text, themes, context
- clear line of inquiry
- cohesive thread
- be selective with what you include dont analysis whole text
- foreground the writer
- dont waste time retelling the story
- keep in the word counts
- format quotations
- less than one line or else indent it
- comma before quote e.g. markham said, “wowie, I am dying. Oh cruel world,” and she died.
- secondary reading
- reputable and relevant
- challenge the experts and argue your point
