How to write a long essay: Guide to long essays

 

How to write a long essay: Guide to long essays

Do you also struggle to meet the word count requirements of your essa
y? Writing a long essay can be a very tiring and lengthy process. When the word count requirement is ridiculously long, it can make you lose complete interest in writing the essay and rely on tricks and redundancy to complete the word limit. It can make your paper uninteresting to read. The truth is that if you are assigned a long essay, it is an opportunity for you to understand every aspect of the topic. A long essay can help you understand the topic very deeply and get more than a basic understanding of the topic.

You can use some tips to lengthen your essay effortlessly and some tricks to get to those last few words. Here is a list of things to consider when writing a long essay.

How to write an Introduction for a long essay

The introduction is a very important part of the essay you are writing. The introduction gives an insight to the reader about what the main argument of the paper is. It is also the point where the reader can either feel a desire to read ahead or want to discard the paper. The introduction is a very important aspect of the essay. Whether you are writing a long essay or a short one, the introduction follows these main components: Background information, the Scope of the topic, and the outline of the essay.

Writing a concise introduction for a long essay because there are many things to cover. For the introduction part, stick to the brief you are given about the topic. Use the prompt to create the introduction. For example, if you are writing about a medical scenario, you are going to use multiple shreds of evidence and reasons for why something is. In the introduction, you should add the information you are given and answer the question that is asked very briefly. Then, you put forward the argument about the topic in the main body of the essay.

You should write the introduction no longer than one page that is about 250 words. While a good measure for the introduction is to write ten per cent of the total length of the essay.

Consider the thesis of your long essay

After the introduction, it is time to write the main body of the essay. You have to reach your word count in the main body. In a long essay, you have the scope of explaining everything about the topic. You can explain the outline of the essay very thoroughly.

To start, restate the background information given in the prompt with a few extra details from your part. It will make it easy for you to reach your word count goals. Use an appropriate sequence to write the essay. Firstly, you can remind the reader of the background information, then as you progress state your point followed by the evidence to support your point. If you state multiple points, each should be followed by the evidence to prove them. Then you write a summary of the essay: the conclusion.

How to write the Conclusion of a long essay

Even for a long essay, the conclusion should not exceed one page. The conclusion should be about the same length as the introduction. The conclusion should emphasize all the strong points in your essay and also answer the prompt of the essay. Use the introduction of the essay as the guide to writing the conclusion and each paragraph to make it all come back to a circle. Reemphasize the thesis and the foundation of the thesis to leave the reader with clarity about the topic and an urge to learn even more about the topic.

After writing the essay if in case you have

If you have completed the essay and couldn’t reach the word count, you can use linking phrases like on the other hand, furthermore, firstly, from a different perspective, etc. Using such linking phrases can help you to easily reach the word count while also making your essay more cohesive to read.

If you have ever read how to write a short essay (hyperlink), you will understand that this tip is just the opposite of what is given for a short essay. When writing a long essay you can use more traditional phrases to increase the word count.  Some more examples of it are, in the final analysis, in the nature of, make decisions about, etc.

Another good way to increase the word count is to simplify everything and briefly explain all the terms that are mentioned in the essay.

 

Increase your word count with multiple examples

To prove an argument in the essay, the argument should be followed by supporting evidence and facts. You can use multiple examples to prove a point to increase the word count effortlessly and also increase the understanding of the reader. You can give two to three examples to engrain the point into the reader's mind and leaving no stones unturned.

Use quotations to reach your word count goal

Quotations are a great way to increase the word count with someone’s words. You can use multiple quotes from relevant sources to further enhance the reading and understanding of the reader. Do not overdo this as it can also make your essay kind of flimsy to read and might interrupt the flow of reading. Some quotes here and there can be useful to improve your essay.

Conclusion

As much as writing a long essay is daunting, you can choose to have fun with it by gaining the knowledge you didn't have before and pouring everything into the essay. You can also use multiple points, multiple pieces of evidence, and multiple examples to pertain to the word limit. While you should explain everything in a long essay, you can use phrases, linking words, and quotes from relevant sources to increase the word count. If there are still some words left, you can ask someone to read the paper and tell you if any part is particularly confusing to read and add more content to that part.