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Common Essay Problems – Formal Writing

October 1, 2018June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Formal essays, and short writing pieces can often leave students grasping to understand why their assessment doesn't match their expectations.  This is because there are a number of common mistakes that students make.  In a number of cases, this isn't even their fault as, often, they aren't even taught to look for them. Here are FIVE common … Continue reading Common Essay Problems – Formal Writing

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