If you are just starting college, you’ll need to know how to write an academic essay.

Essay styles vary from college to college and so the first step is to find out what is expected by your tutor.Try to have a look at some samples – the study support centre at your university should be able to help you. Or you can find second year students in your subject and get some tips from them. Just don’t copy their work if they allow you to have a look at it. You don’t want to be kicked out for plagiarism.

Your tutor may recommend books – there are many essay writing guides out there.

If you struggle with reading large amounts of information, consider investing in a speed-reading course. I’ve found that this speed-reading course does work,and you can actually double your reading speed quickly – you do need to practise a bit to embed the changes into your life. I’ve put some tips to help you speed up your reading here.

When you are faced with writing a college assignment, you can feel overwhelmed by the number of books on your reading list. I’ve also posted some tips to help you make your reading more efficient here.

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