Academic Essay Writing Guide

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Standard Essay Requirements

Essay Type Recommended Words Character Count
Short Answer 200-300 1,200-1,800
College Essay 500-700 3,000-4,200
Research Paper 2,000-5,000 12,000-30,000

Essential Formatting Rules

  • Font: Times New Roman 12pt
  • Spacing: Double-line spacing
  • Margins: 1 inch all sides
  • Alignment: Left-justified text

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Before/After Example

Original: "The socioeconomic factors contributing to educational disparities are multifaceted and complex in nature." (23 words)

Improved: "Educational disparities stem from complex socioeconomic factors." (8 words)

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