A good essay will have the following characteristics:   

Content

• A clear theme with evidence of background research
• A well-organized structure with
  • a clear introduction
  • a well-structured argument
  • a clear conclusion
• Good use of paragraphs
• Use of a range of discourse markers
• Good use of sources in the text including use of summary, paraphrasing, or quotation
• Evidence of a critical approach to the reading sources

Language

• A good range of lexis
• Accurate use of lexis
• A good range of grammatical and sentence structures
• Accurate use of grammatical and sentence structures
• Appropriate use of a suitable formal academic style
• Avoidance of redundancy

Presentation

• Suitable layout and presentation, including:
  • cover page:
    • module name & number
    • tutor name
    • student number (not name)
    • date of submission
    • word count o page numbers
  • student number (not name) on every page
  • use of paragraphs, not headings, bullet points or numbering o double line spacing o maximum font size 12
• Acknowledgment of sources in the text (in-text referencing)
• Accurate list of references at the end of the essay

PLEASE NOTE THE GIVEN INSTRUCTION AS WELL AS THE REQUIRED REFERENCES STYLE ALWAYS OVERRIDE THE PRESENTATION