Making and using notes
Often, the hardest part of writing an essay is knowing where to start.
Everybody makes notes in their own ways. They are for your purposes so the most important aspect is that they suit you. Your notes may be neat or messy, ordered lists or sprawling webs. This does not matter as long as you can make use of them.
Final year student Jane explains how she approaches writing English literature essays
... and shares her tips for getting the highest grades.
Sources
The Study Space
Making Notes
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