Useful articles for Persuasive essays and Close Reading, and Technical Accuracy/Improving writing notes
Note the use of sentence structure for effect and the consistent 'voice' and tone:
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/23/freshers-failed-experiment-higher-education
Use of humour, satire and cynicism:
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/hail-new-prince-george-unworthy-are-we-commoners-to-be-in-your-presence-8732026.html
Linking and use of sophisticated vocabulary:
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/24/25-will-never-be-the-new-18
Persuasive statistics and use of evidence:
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/21/american-gun-out-control-porter
For technical accuracy advice/ notes on how to improve writing- please go to:
http://msbellamyenglish.wordpress.com
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Hi, I have just completed re-drafting my persuasive essay and its exactly 1,299 words without the title and bibliography. Is it ok to submit being so close to the maximum word limit or should I cut it down further to be sure? :) than you
ReplyDeleteNo, that is absolutely fine.
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Ms B.