Essay?

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TheFly

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Jan 23, 2008

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What is the exact meaning of "essay", and what should it consist of?

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Anglika

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Jan 23, 2008

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Welcome to the forums.

An essay is a short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of the work for a course.

Essays can vary enormously - have a look here for the different forms: Essay Info :: Essay Writing Center

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