How long does it take to write a paper?

Question

How much time does it take to write an essay paper?

Answer 1

It honestly takes several good ideas, not just one or two. You have to look through the syllabus and course directions for the assignment. Use the terminology that is applicable to the specific subject: e.g., Writing and Rhetoric, scientific endeavors, religious studies, gender studies, etc. Use your previous assignments' Works Cited to know how to cite your sources in this paper. Of course, there are updates, as there was an MLA 2016 update. Purdue at the Owl is a good resource online. Make sure you use any independent reading experience you have and then integrate any required reading experience as well. Although most will say outlining is key, sometimes it isn't necessary.

Just tackle the assignment with all that you have, in terms of prowess. Paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote any evidence with citations. For example, if you have to write about a novel, then use your notes that you took as you read the novel. Try to gather sources that support your thesis, while also leaving room for counterarguments and some opposing viewpoints. You don't have to use the entire source, as most academic sources are lengthy and complex. Group papers tend to require a few more sources than individual research.

Answer 2

You should begin working on the essay as soon as you get the assignment. I am not clear on the length of what you call the "essay paper." Obviously, a longer paper will take more time than a 500-word essay. But you should begin as soon as possible and work on the paper systematically and regularly, so you have enough time to generate ideas, develop them, do a final proofread and polishing, and be satisfied you did a good job. It is never a good idea to do last-minute work as it causes unnecessary stress and does not give you time to think thoroughly to develop your ideas or to fine-tune and polish your work.

Answer 3

The best way to even out the writing process for an essay is to take it in steps:

Step 1: determine your subject matter.

Step 2: begin brainstorming ideas for your essay.

Step 3: Create an outline (this step may be optional, depending on the writing assignment’s requirements and your own combination thought-and-literary process itself).

Step 4: When ideas for the actual essay content itself come to you in the form of complete sentences or whole paragraphs, jot them down and make sure to save them on your computer (preferably in either a Microsoft Word document or on Google Docs for electronic safekeeping).

Step 5: Edit your writing for smooth, effective, comprehensive content as well as solid writing mechanics. (You can do this as you write one sentence/paragraph at a time, or wait until you have finished your essay and then go back and look it over in full editorially.

In total: depending on the length and research requirements for a given essay, it can take anywhere from at least two up to one entire week to write a top-notch essay. Definitely do not wait until the last minute or cram it all in on one day’s worth of work early on.

Good luck with it all! Feel free to reach out if you seek tutorial support!

Answer 4

Wow! Writing an essay, yikes! The hardest part is to get started and the easiest part is to delay doing it until the night before it is due and then doing an all nighter to get it done. Right?

A student recently told me that his schedule to write a paper was one day per page. Then, a five page takes five days or ten day for a ten pager. I like that as a rule of thumb!

The first real step is to create a good theme/subject. In elementary/middle school, the teacher will usually give you a topic. Still, what will we say about that topic? For college, the instructor is less exact about the subject. A good way to get started is to go to the librarian at the school library and get help to narrow the subject/theme and then get a list of references. Later! Courtney W., MA