Formulating a thesis is a vital part of constructing an essay. Essay writing is a skill which can be learned, practised and improved. In addition to this general quiz, try our quizzes on specific aspects of essay writing, such as writing a conclusion, writing an introduction, constructing an argument and writing about literature.
This quiz is a good introduction to the mechanics of essay writing.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Organising information and ideas
Always read the question carefully to make sure you have understood it correctly. It can be helpful to underline key words, too
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Your thesis is your main point. It must answer the essay question
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Failing to plan an essay will nearly always lead to a poor piece of writing
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Seven paragraphs is actually a perfectly decent length for an essay, but the number of paragraphs is dictated by the number of points which you plan to make (and you wouldn't skip the planning stage, would you?)
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You should always answer the essay question in your first paragraph - the rest of the essay builds an argument to justify your answer
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Evidence includes quotations and other references to the text (i.e. to characters, themes, scenes, events, etc.)
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Wrong answers do exist. Texts can support many varying interpretations, but they are not endlessly adaptable and it is possible to have an interpretation which just cannot be supported by the text
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It's so easy to make mistakes when writing, probably because writers edit themselves continually. Always check for mistakes
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