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Why structuring an essay is like building a house

Organising the points you want to make in an essay around larger key ideas, and in a way that develops logically, is a challenging thing to do. The ultimate success (or otherwise) of many essays is often due to the thinking that goes in to the planning stages. The notes below argue that organising your essay in a way that is cogent, and in a way that develops, is metaphorically a lot like building a house over...

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