Different subject disciplines may emphasise different features, but, broadly speaking, an essay is a continuous piece of writing, arranged in clearly demarcated paragraphs, in which an argument (a clear line of thought) is developed, in response to a central question or proposition (thesis). The line of argument is supported by evidence you have acquired through research, which you are required to analyse, and which supports or contradicts the various perspectives explored in the course of that argument. The essay then reaches a conclusion in the final section, which pulls together the threads of your argument, supporting, qualifying or rejecting the original Dissertation.

It is worth bearing in mind that an academic essay is not a piece of writing designed to reproduce information available elsewhere, but something new and expressive of your individual abilities to analyse and synthesise.

In addition, the process of academic writing will, of itself, help you to learn, by enabling you to work with concepts and information relevant to your subject, and thereby developing your intellectual skills.

thank you for your posting, that is so nice of you.
Yes, I would love to post the picture directly

and of course I will credit you! Please just let me know what I should write – your full name? Some link to you elsewhere? A title of the picture?

All the best
Sigrid

I’m very impressed with your site – lots of interesting stuff! I noticed that you have a link to a Robert Indiana image of mine. I deleted my Flickr account so your link to it is broken. If you like, I’ll send you the image and you can post it yourself (please credit me, though). It was nice of you to link to me anyway – I like finding myself in unexpected places :-)

Thanks
Nynke

Would you send me your paper, once it is finished? I would love to read more about your research.
All the best
Sigrid