{"id":9365,"date":"2024-09-18T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/blog\/como-fazer-uma-boa-redacao\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T00:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:23:25","slug":"how-to-write-a-good-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/en\/blog\/como-fazer-uma-boa-redacao\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a good essay: 10 tips to ace your college entrance exams."},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to write a good essay: 10 tips to ace your college entrance exams.<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

Writing a good essay is a fundamental skill for anyone taking college entrance exams or participating in exams like the ENEM. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, many students feel insecure about how to structure their ideas and deliver a coherent and well-argued text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that, with a few practical tips and plenty of practice, you can develop this skill and guarantee an excellent grade. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we'll show you a detailed step-by-step guide to help you write a good essay, from introduction to conclusion. Check it out!<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Make reading a habit.<\/h2>\n

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Reading is the foundation for improving your writing skills. The more you read, the larger your vocabulary and the more ideas you will have to argue your points in your essays. <\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, reading different genres \u2014 such as news articles, books, and essays \u2014 helps you understand different writing styles and shape your own.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read news articles about current topics, such as global warming or globalization. This will give you concrete examples to use in your essays, as well as prepare you to discuss relevant issues in college entrance exams.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Learn the structure of the essay.<\/h2>\n

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In college entrance exams and competitive exams, it is very common for the argumentative essay (also known as...) to be a persuasive essay. <\/span>argumentative essay<\/span><\/a>) be charged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The basic structure of this essay consists of 3 parts:<\/span> introduction<\/b>, <\/span>development <\/b>e <\/span>conclusion<\/b>, which should normally be written in up to 30 lines. <\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding how each part works is necessary to guarantee a good grade. Check it out below!<\/span><\/p>\n

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- Introduction<\/b><\/h3>\n

You should present the topic and the thesis (your point of view on the subject). Try to be clear and direct. In an essay about the environment, for example, you could start by explaining the importance of the topic and highlighting that, despite technological advances, environmental problems are still serious.<\/span><\/p>\n

- Development<\/b><\/h3>\n

Here, you defend your point of view with arguments and examples. Each paragraph should address one central idea. <\/span><\/p>\n

Use concrete data, such as the increase in greenhouse gas emissions, to support your argument about the need for stricter environmental policies. <\/span><\/p>\n

Quotes from theorists or thinkers, as well as studies and other texts, can also be presented in the body of the text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

- Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n

Revisit your main points and present a solution or reflection on what was discussed. In the example we followed, you could conclude by suggesting environmental education in schools as a way to raise awareness among new generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more > <\/b>What types of essays are required in university entrance exams?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n

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