Like a perfect thesis, the structure of an essay can be perfect too. Again, I don’t mean an essay with ‘clear topic sentences that emerge from the thesis’, but rather, an essay that feels alive, and ...

1. GUIDE TO WRITING A BASIC ESSAY This is a guide that gives very basic and general information on how to write an essay. It is not for someone trying to get the highest grade and is not for ...

There is no such thing as a perfect essay: OK, maybe Mark Twain or John Updike wrote one. But you don't want to use those (or anyone else's, for that matter).

Outlining provides structure and logic, making it perfect for essays requiring a clear, step-by-step argument. This linear approach mirrors the thought process behind mind map vs brainstorm, where ...