TIPS for Essay Writing

· Use present tense!

· No “I” and no “You”

· No reference to the lens/quote after you have stated the firs time in the intro

· Do not use the word “quote” ever

· It’s okay to cut stuff. Don’t love your writing so much that you repeat yourself

· It’s okay to break down your longer paragraphs into more paragraphs. The outline was just a guide, not a law

· Underline/italicize the title of the novel

· Be sure to use direct quotes and some paraphrasing; you may opt to use only direct quote

· Avoid to that extra space between paragraphs

· Cite page numbers: “Kill the beast, cut its throat” (35).

· If a quote is 5 lines or more, single space the quote/indent it 2x

· We need to know who is speaking or what is being is described, so please set up your quote/evidence!

· Don’t provide long evidence and short analysis. Equal time, please!

· Good title = gets lollipop! Title = position

· Please double space your essay.

· Read your essay aloud to proofread!