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How to Write an Essay in Under 30 Minutes

Last Updated: December 19, 2023 Fact Checked

This article was co-authored by Arash Fayz . Arash Fayz is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of LA Tutors 123, an academic consulting and private tutoring company based in Los Angeles, California. Arash has over 10 years of educational consulting experience, managing the tutoring of students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to score higher on standardized tests and gain admission to their target schools. He has a BA in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 602,031 times.

If you’re taking your SATs this year, you may be preparing to write a solid essay within the 30 minute time limit. Or you might be trying to improve your writing speed to complete essay exams faster and more efficiently. Writing a five paragraph essay in under 30 minutes can seem daunting, but with the right planning and time management, it is certainly achievable.

Sample Essays

Planning the Essay

• For example, you may get a prompt in the form of quotation: “Time has a doomsday book, on whose pages he is continually recording illustrious names. But as often as a new name is written there, an old one disappears. Only a few stand in illuminated characters never to be effaced.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [3] X Research source
• You may then receive a question attached to the prompt: “Are there some heroes who will be remembered forever? Or are all heroes doomed to be forgotten one day?" Plan your response, and then write an essay to explain your views on this issue. Be sure to support your position with specific points and examples. You may use personal examples or examples from your reading, observations, or, knowledge of subjects such as history, literature, science. [4] X Research source

• For example, you may brainstorm the Longfellow quote/question by thinking of personal examples of heroes who are remembered or forgotten, such as family members, friends, teachers, or peers who have acted as heroes to you or to others. Or you may focus on a historical figure who seems to be a forgotten hero or a decorated hero.
• This essay question is asking for two sides of the discussion, the forgotten hero and the remembered hero. Your thesis should discuss both sides and choose one side to argue for or against.
• You may choose to spotlight a historical figure who encountered opposition and challenges in her life, such as the suffragette Susan B. Anthony. Anthony worked tirelessly for decades to get the government to recognize women’s right to vote, and was often derided by the government and by individuals within her own organization. She is a good example of a hero who was not recognized as a trailblazer until late in her life, though she is now remembered as a heroine in history. Try to refer back to the quotation in the essay prompt in your thesis, if possible, to show you have read the entire question.
• A possible thesis statement could be: “Though Longfellow argues that names, or heroes, may be forgotten over time, one historical figure, Susan B. Anthony, was derided in her lifetime for her beliefs but is now remembered as a heroine of her time.”

• Introduction: Your beginning paragraph should contain an engaging first sentence and your thesis statement. Some writers find it easier to write create a temporary introduction and revise it once they are finished with the essay. This will ensure the introduction is cohesive with the rest of the essay.
• Conclusion: This paragraph should summarize your main argument and restate your thesis. You may also want to include last thoughts around the essay question.

Writing the Essay

• Try to spend two to three minutes on each body paragraph. Then, take three minutes on your conclusion paragraph and go back to your introduction. Spend the last three minutes revising your introduction so it matches the tone and perspective of the rest of your essay.

• An interesting or surprising example: This could be a personal experience or a key moment in the life of the historical figure you are discussing in your essay. For example, you may discuss Anthony’s childhood as a Quaker and her later adoption of more casual dress and growing interest in social reform at the age of 26. [9] X Trustworthy Source University of North Carolina Writing Center UNC's on-campus and online instructional service that provides assistance to students, faculty, and others during the writing process Go to source
• A provocative quotation: This could be from a source you used for your essay or one that feels relevant to your topic. For example, you may use a well known quote from Anthony, such as: “Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world's estimation, and publicly and privately, in season and out, avow their sympathy with despised and persecuted ideas and their advocates, and bear the consequences.” [10] X Research source
• A vivid anecdote: An anecdote is a very short story that carries moral or symbolic weight. Think of an anecdote that might be a poetic or powerful way to start your essay.
• A thought provoking question: create a question that will get your reader thinking and engaged in your topic. For example: “Did you ever wonder how women received the right to vote in the United States?”

• Body paragraph 1: You may start by discussing Anthony’s early successes. Look at the establishment of the Women’s Loyal National League in 1863 by Anthony and Stanton. As the first national women’s political organization in the United States, it had a membership of 5000 and provided a platform for women to speak out on issues like slavery and women’s right to vote. [11] X Research source
• Body paragraph 2: You may discuss Anthony’s mid career struggles. Look at the split in the women’s movement in May 1869, with the establishment of the National Woman’s Suffrage Association (NWSA) by Anthony and Stanton, and the rival American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA). Note how after the Civil War, Anthony devoted her time and life to the suffrage movement, assuming leadership of the NWSA in 1890 and continuing to advocate for women’s rights. Anthony also remained unmarried, which gave her an advantage under the law, as married women at the time were not permitted to sign official documents and had to defer to their husbands. [12] X Research source
• Body paragraph 3: You may discuss Anthony’s later life, including her many speaking engagements throughout the United States on the need for women’s suffrage and equal rights. Though Anthony died in 1906, and did not live to see the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution, affording women the right to vote in the United States in 1920, her forty years of tireless work paved the way for the legal precedent and gave women a strong sense of empowerment and equality. [13] X Research source

• For example, you may restate your thesis: “Throughout her life, Susan B. Anthony’s sacrificed her time, energy, and personal livelihood to advocate for women’s rights, proving that though many heroes may be forgotten, their actions will live on in history.”

Editing the Essay

• For example, an essay on Susan B. Anthony could have the title: “An Unsung Heroine” or “Susan B. Anthony: An Advocate for Change”.

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• ↑ https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc/handouts/the-writing-process-1/invention/Writing-a-Response-or-Reaction-Paper
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• ↑ https://repository.library.georgetown.edu/bitstream/handle/10822/553350/laCossJoanHarkin.pdf
• ↑ https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/susan-b-anthony
• ↑ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Susan-B-Anthony

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In order to successfully write an essay in under 30 minutes, you need to plan it out and work efficiently. Take a good 10 minutes to plan out the essay and come up with a thesis statement that will convey your argument and help guide your essay. It may seem like a large chunk of your time, but it will save you from having to rewrite or restructure your essay later on. Then, take 15 minutes to write your introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Use the last 5 minutes to proofread your essay and look for spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Don’t worry about coming up with a title until you’re finished. It will be much easier then. For tips about how to edit an essay you write in under 30 minutes, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How to Write a Timed Essay

Last Updated: August 10, 2021

This article was co-authored by Arash Fayz . Arash Fayz is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of LA Tutors 123, an academic consulting and private tutoring company based in Los Angeles, California. Arash has over 10 years of educational consulting experience, managing the tutoring of students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to score higher on standardized tests and gain admission to their target schools. He has a BA in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. This article has been viewed 21,683 times.

Whether it be in a class or for a standardized test, students are often required to write a timed essay. Writing a timed essay is as much about organization and time management as it is about the quality of writing. Visit Step 1 to get started.

Divide Up Your Time

• Make sure the prompts wants you to write an essay and not just a simple short answer that could consist of a few sentences to one full paragraph.
• Pick a position/argument to organize your essay. Think in terms of the pros and cons of the arguments and what supporting details lead you to the facts you'd like to present in the essay.
• Jot down an outline on some scrap paper
• Write the essay based on the outline! Don't ever write without some notes and knowledge of the subject at hand.
• Proofread your essay. No reader ever wants grammatical and spelling errors to be present.
• Submit on time.

• Read and understand the prompt = 1.5 minutes
• Pick a position = 1.5 minutes
• Jot down an outline = 2 minutes
• Write = 21 minutes
• Revise = 3 minutes
• Submit = 1 minute

• Introduction: 3 minutes
• Paragraph 1: 6 minutes
• Paragraph 2: 5 minutes
• Paragraph 3: 5 minutes
• Conclusion: 2 minutes

During the Essay

Proofreading the Essay

Submitting the Essay

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• Wear a wristwatch during your timed essay. Not every testing room will have a clock on the wall or a proctor who announces the time remaining at regular intervals. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Don't panic if you go over time on a particular section. You can make it up by going a little faster on the next section. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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How To Write An Essay: Beginner Tips And Tricks

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Many students dread writing essays, but essay writing is an important skill to develop in high school, university, and even into your future career. By learning how to write an essay properly, the process can become more enjoyable and you’ll find you’re better able to organize and articulate your thoughts.

When writing an essay, it’s common to follow a specific pattern, no matter what the topic is. Once you’ve used the pattern a few times and you know how to structure an essay, it will become a lot more simple to apply your knowledge to every essay. 

No matter which major you choose, you should know how to craft a good essay. Here, we’ll cover the basics of essay writing, along with some helpful tips to make the writing process go smoothly.

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Types of Essays

Think of an essay as a discussion. There are many types of discussions you can have with someone else. You can be describing a story that happened to you, you might explain to them how to do something, or you might even argue about a certain topic. 

When it comes to different types of essays, it follows a similar pattern. Like a friendly discussion, each type of essay will come with its own set of expectations or goals. 

For example, when arguing with a friend, your goal is to convince them that you’re right. The same goes for an argumentative essay. 

Here are a few of the main essay types you can expect to come across during your time in school:

Narrative Essay

This type of essay is almost like telling a story, not in the traditional sense with dialogue and characters, but as if you’re writing out an event or series of events to relay information to the reader.

Persuasive Essay

Here, your goal is to persuade the reader about your views on a specific topic.

Descriptive Essay

This is the kind of essay where you go into a lot more specific details describing a topic such as a place or an event. 

Argumentative Essay

In this essay, you’re choosing a stance on a topic, usually controversial, and your goal is to present evidence that proves your point is correct.

Expository Essay

Your purpose with this type of essay is to tell the reader how to complete a specific process, often including a step-by-step guide or something similar.

Compare and Contrast Essay

You might have done this in school with two different books or characters, but the ultimate goal is to draw similarities and differences between any two given subjects.

The Main Stages of Essay Writing

When it comes to writing an essay, many students think the only stage is getting all your ideas down on paper and submitting your work. However, that’s not quite the case. 

There are three main stages of writing an essay, each one with its own purpose. Of course, writing the essay itself is the most substantial part, but the other two stages are equally as important.

So, what are these three stages of essay writing? They are:

Preparation

Before you even write one word, it’s important to prepare the content and structure of your essay. If a topic wasn’t assigned to you, then the first thing you should do is settle on a topic. Next, you want to conduct your research on that topic and create a detailed outline based on your research. The preparation stage will make writing your essay that much easier since, with your outline and research, you should already have the skeleton of your essay.

Writing is the most time-consuming stage. In this stage, you will write out all your thoughts and ideas and craft your essay based on your outline. You’ll work on developing your ideas and fleshing them out throughout the introduction, body, and conclusion (more on these soon).

In the final stage, you’ll go over your essay and check for a few things. First, you’ll check if your essay is cohesive, if all the points make sense and are related to your topic, and that your facts are cited and backed up. You can also check for typos, grammar and punctuation mistakes, and formatting errors.  

The Five-Paragraph Essay

We mentioned earlier that essay writing follows a specific structure, and for the most part in academic or college essays , the five-paragraph essay is the generally accepted structure you’ll be expected to use. 

The five-paragraph essay is broken down into one introduction paragraph, three body paragraphs, and a closing paragraph. However, that doesn’t always mean that an essay is written strictly in five paragraphs, but rather that this structure can be used loosely and the three body paragraphs might become three sections instead.

Let’s take a closer look at each section and what it entails.

Introduction

As the name implies, the purpose of your introduction paragraph is to introduce your idea. A good introduction begins with a “hook,” something that grabs your reader’s attention and makes them excited to read more. 

Another key tenant of an introduction is a thesis statement, which usually comes towards the end of the introduction itself. Your thesis statement should be a phrase that explains your argument, position, or central idea that you plan on developing throughout the essay. 

You can also include a short outline of what to expect in your introduction, including bringing up brief points that you plan on explaining more later on in the body paragraphs.

Here is where most of your essay happens. The body paragraphs are where you develop your ideas and bring up all the points related to your main topic. 

In general, you’re meant to have three body paragraphs, or sections, and each one should bring up a different point. Think of it as bringing up evidence. Each paragraph is a different piece of evidence, and when the three pieces are taken together, it backs up your main point — your thesis statement — really well.

That being said, you still want each body paragraph to be tied together in some way so that the essay flows. The points should be distinct enough, but they should relate to each other, and definitely to your thesis statement. Each body paragraph works to advance your point, so when crafting your essay, it’s important to keep this in mind so that you avoid going off-track or writing things that are off-topic.

Many students aren’t sure how to write a conclusion for an essay and tend to see their conclusion as an afterthought, but this section is just as important as the rest of your work. 

You shouldn’t be presenting any new ideas in your conclusion, but you should summarize your main points and show how they back up your thesis statement. 

Essentially, the conclusion is similar in structure and content to the introduction, but instead of introducing your essay, it should be wrapping up the main thoughts and presenting them to the reader as a singular closed argument. 

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Steps to Writing an Essay

Now that you have a better idea of an essay’s structure and all the elements that go into it, you might be wondering what the different steps are to actually write your essay. 

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Instead of going in blind, follow these steps on how to write your essay from start to finish.

Understand Your Assignment

When writing an essay for an assignment, the first critical step is to make sure you’ve read through your assignment carefully and understand it thoroughly. You want to check what type of essay is required, that you understand the topic, and that you pay attention to any formatting or structural requirements. You don’t want to lose marks just because you didn’t read the assignment carefully.

Research Your Topic

Once you understand your assignment, it’s time to do some research. In this step, you should start looking at different sources to get ideas for what points you want to bring up throughout your essay. 

Search online or head to the library and get as many resources as possible. You don’t need to use them all, but it’s good to start with a lot and then narrow down your sources as you become more certain of your essay’s direction.

Start Brainstorming

After research comes the brainstorming. There are a lot of different ways to start the brainstorming process . Here are a few you might find helpful:

• Think about what you found during your research that interested you the most
• Jot down all your ideas, even if they’re not yet fully formed
• Create word clouds or maps for similar terms or ideas that come up so you can group them together based on their similarities
• Try freewriting to get all your ideas out before arranging them

Create a Thesis

This is often the most tricky part of the whole process since you want to create a thesis that’s strong and that you’re about to develop throughout the entire essay. Therefore, you want to choose a thesis statement that’s broad enough that you’ll have enough to say about it, but not so broad that you can’t be precise. 

Write Your Outline

Armed with your research, brainstorming sessions, and your thesis statement, the next step is to write an outline. 

In the outline, you’ll want to put your thesis statement at the beginning and start creating the basic skeleton of how you want your essay to look. 

A good way to tackle an essay is to use topic sentences . A topic sentence is like a mini-thesis statement that is usually the first sentence of a new paragraph. This sentence introduces the main idea that will be detailed throughout the paragraph. 

If you create an outline with the topic sentences for your body paragraphs and then a few points of what you want to discuss, you’ll already have a strong starting point when it comes time to sit down and write. This brings us to our next step… 

Write a First Draft

The first time you write your entire essay doesn’t need to be perfect, but you do need to get everything on the page so that you’re able to then write a second draft or review it afterward. 

Everyone’s writing process is different. Some students like to write their essay in the standard order of intro, body, and conclusion, while others prefer to start with the “meat” of the essay and tackle the body, and then fill in the other sections afterward. 

Make sure your essay follows your outline and that everything relates to your thesis statement and your points are backed up by the research you did. 

Revise, Edit, and Proofread

The revision process is one of the three main stages of writing an essay, yet many people skip this step thinking their work is done after the first draft is complete. 

However, proofreading, reviewing, and making edits on your essay can spell the difference between a B paper and an A.

After writing the first draft, try and set your essay aside for a few hours or even a day or two, and then come back to it with fresh eyes to review it. You might find mistakes or inconsistencies you missed or better ways to formulate your arguments.

Add the Finishing Touches

Finally, you’ll want to make sure everything that’s required is in your essay. Review your assignment again and see if all the requirements are there, such as formatting rules, citations, quotes, etc. 

Go over the order of your paragraphs and make sure everything makes sense, flows well, and uses the same writing style . 

Once everything is checked and all the last touches are added, give your essay a final read through just to ensure it’s as you want it before handing it in. 

A good way to do this is to read your essay out loud since you’ll be able to hear if there are any mistakes or inaccuracies.

Essay Writing Tips

With the steps outlined above, you should be able to craft a great essay. Still, there are some other handy tips we’d recommend just to ensure that the essay writing process goes as smoothly as possible.

• Start your essay early. This is the first tip for a reason. It’s one of the most important things you can do to write a good essay. If you start it the night before, then you won’t have enough time to research, brainstorm, and outline — and you surely won’t have enough time to review.
• Don’t try and write it in one sitting. It’s ok if you need to take breaks or write it over a few days. It’s better to write it in multiple sittings so that you have a fresh mind each time and you’re able to focus.
• Always keep the essay question in mind. If you’re given an assigned question, then you should always keep it handy when writing your essay to make sure you’re always working to answer the question.
• Use transitions between paragraphs. In order to improve the readability of your essay, try and make clear transitions between paragraphs. This means trying to relate the end of one paragraph to the beginning of the next one so the shift doesn’t seem random.
• Integrate your research thoughtfully. Add in citations or quotes from your research materials to back up your thesis and main points. This will show that you did the research and that your thesis is backed up by it.

Wrapping Up

Writing an essay doesn’t need to be daunting if you know how to approach it. Using our essay writing steps and tips, you’ll have better knowledge on how to write an essay and you’ll be able to apply it to your next assignment. Once you do this a few times, it will become more natural to you and the essay writing process will become quicker and easier.

If you still need assistance with your essay, check with a student advisor to see if they offer help with writing. At University of the People(UoPeople), we always want our students to succeed, so our student advisors are ready to help with writing skills when necessary. 

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How to Write an Essay in 30 Minutes?

If you’re looking for tips on how to write an essay in 30 minutes, you’ve come to the right place. The best way to make this process easier is by following some of the most important steps: outline your essay. Make sure to spend a particular amount of time on each paragraph. If you find that you are going over your time, you’ll know where to make a few adjustments. This will help you avoid spending too much time looking up information.

Create an outline

The first step in writing an essay is to create an outline. Outlines are a great way to stay organized and focus on the topic at hand. They also help you develop a strong thesis statement and begin research. An outline always begins with a thesis statement or summarizing sentence that conveys the central idea of the paper. You can brainstorm ideas and revise them later. Generally, you should begin by writing a summary sentence and then write your entire essay from this outline.

Once you have your outline, begin dividing the ideas into categories. For example, a literary essay might group the ideas under themes, while a history essay might have three main themes. Once you have a general outline, you can break it up into body paragraphs, longer sections, and different parts that each cover one of the themes. You should also check your outline for repetition or relevancy to your thesis statement.

Your essay outline should provide boundaries and structure. Once you have an outline, it is easy to write an essay. Your outline does not need to be long. You can write in full sentences or use shorthand. What matters is that you understand your topic well enough to construct an outline that will be both clear and coherent. When writing your outline, save the introduction and concluding paragraphs for the end, and you will be on your way to completing the assignment in less time.

When planning your essay, you must come up with a thesis statement that conveys your argument and guides your essay. Creating an outline will save you a lot of time later. You will need about 15 minutes to write the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. You should also leave 5 minutes for proofreading. Don’t worry about the title, as you can fix that later. It’s best to have a title after you’ve completed writing the essay.

Avoid writing too many cross-outs

When you have 30 minutes to write an essay, you have to divide your time into various tasks. Allot five to ten minutes to plan your essay, 15 to 20 minutes for writing, and five to ten minutes for quick editing and revisions. Do not underestimate the power of planning. Create a good outline, and review your essay at least once before the deadline. This way, you can save valuable time by focusing on important areas of your essay.

Avoid writing too many paragraphs

Most SAT essays require students to write five paragraphs in 30 minutes, and while this may seem impossible, it’s not too far off. With a little planning and time management, a five-paragraph essay should be easily achievable. First, you must know how to answer the question, which will probably be directed by a question. The question could be a prompt or a quote that includes a question.

To estimate the number of paragraphs needed, think about the main points of the body text. Each of these should have at least one paragraph, though important points may require more. Ideally, a paragraph should contain at most three ideas, with a maximum of five paragraphs. However, if you have a long essay, you may need to break it up into a schematic view to determine how many sentences are necessary.

Avoid procrastinating

Good habits make life easier, and they also help you become more successful. Developing good habits is crucial for a healthy lifestyle and education. Here are some tips to help you avoid procrastinating when writing an essay in 30 minutes. Procrastinating is an unhealthy habit that can lead to frustration, poor quality work, and caffeine dependence. Therefore, you should be proactive in avoiding procrastination.

Set realistic goals. Setting too high goals may lead to procrastination. Make your deadline realistic and set yourself a timer. Having a deadline that is too close to a particular date or time will motivate you to put in the effort necessary to meet it. Aim for a deadline so that you know exactly how long it will take. You can always reschedule it if you feel you’ll be able to complete it in time.

Another way to avoid procrastinating when writing an exam essay is to make a time schedule. Make a note of how much time you have to write the essay. It will be easier to schedule your day accordingly. During the last few days before the deadline, you will be aware of how much time you have left for completing the task. Also, write down the dates of when you will submit the essay.

Self-discipline is essential for overcoming procrastination. Self-discipline is an essential skill that will allow you to overcome any problem that arises. Regular exercise and healthy food habits will also improve your discipline. This type of discipline can be beneficial in many other areas of your life. If you can stick to these habits, your life will be a happier, healthier place to be.

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Sometimes, we have no choice but to do our best and write an essay in under 30 minutes. It sounds like a real hassle, and at times, it can be. There are many steps to write an essay, but even if you know them, the real thing you need to nail is how to write your essays faster. If you’re wondering how to write an essay quickly, or how to finish an essay in under 30 minutes flat, you’re in luck because we have compiled an excellent list of tricks to help you.

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To know how to write essays faster, read on:

Read the Essay Question

The most important thing you need to do before starting your essay is finding out precisely what topic you’ll be writing on. Read the question and then re-read it. This will help you understand better. Taking a pencil and underlining the keywords also helps. Keywords include actions words, like “describe” or “inform” that tell us the writing style we need to adopt, and other essential words or phrases like the subject under discussion, which is essentially the topic of the essay.

Research Your Essay

If you’re not cooped up in an exam hall and have internet access, you may find yourself researching the topic at hand. If you choose to do this, make sure you stick to the exact amount of time you have allowed yourself for it, be it 3, 5, or 10 minutes. The best way to do this is by searching up the underlined keywords from your question. For example, the question may be “describe the effects of climate change on polar bears,” in which case your online search keywords might be “climate change polar bears.”

Using only the keywords and cutting out extra words can help you type faster, and get better, accurate results. Don’t worry about perfect grammar during research-none of it really matters when you’re performing an online search!

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Make a Plan Before You Start Writing

First, you need to know exactly how much time you have and divide it according to what you need to get done. When working within a 30-minute time-frame, consider dividing up your time like this: allot 5-10 minutes for planning and outlining 15 to 20 minutes for writing, and the remaining 5 minutes for quick revisions and editing.

Do not underestimate the power of planning and editing. If you start writing with a decent essay outline in place, your work will finish faster because you’ll have a clear idea of exactly what needs to be done. Finish off by taking the time out to review your essay-it can do wonders for your final product.

Set a Timer and Dissect Your Essay

If you’re still wondering how to write an essay fast , follow this advice: set a timer, especially if you have multiple things to do, like research, planning, and editing, apart from writing the essay itself. As highlighted in step 2, decide how long you want to spend on each task, and then set timers accordingly, so you don’t bleed into another time slot. Time management can make or break your essay, so be sure to do your best to keep those minutes under check!

How To Make Your Essay Stand Out

These are the tips that will help you complete your essay within 30 minutes. However, there is more to essay writing that just managing your time efficiently. Here are some professional tips on how to write an essay:

Brainstorm Your Thesis

Deciding on a solid thesis statement is vital because it sets the tone for your essay. The thesis statement contains the essence of the rest of your essay, so choose it wisely. A good thesis statement takes the question or topic at hand head-on without beating around the bush.

Write an Interesting Introduction

The thesis is generally a part of the introduction, namely the first line after your essay’s “hook,” which is a sentence used to grasp the reader’s attention. But there is more to an introduction than just the hook and thesis statement. Use the introduction to tell your reader the basics of the topic you’ll be covering so that when they read the body paragraphs, they’ll know what to expect from the rest of the essay.

Write Your Body

The body paragraphs tell the tale of your essay. They contain all the essential substance and context, and really help flesh out your writing. Your first body paragraph should discuss your strongest point alongside some examples to make it clearer to the reader. Try ending the paragraph with a one-liner conclusion that ties your paragraph back to your thesis statement. You can have as many body paragraphs as you need, but the typical amount is three, especially if you’re working within a tight time frame.

Conclusion Time

A good conclusion summarizes the essay and reinforces the statement. If your topic demanded you to “describe” and not “argue,” you may want to avoid giving a biased opinion in your conclusion.

Use these steps to write an essay to help you finish your work in 30 minutes. The additional writing tips will help you have the best essay of them all!

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7 Top Tips on Writing the Time

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• 25th July 2019

As anyone who has turned up for a midday meeting at midnight will tell you, clarity is vital when writing the time of day. But there are many ways to write the time, and the best approach isn’t always obvious. We have a few tips to help, though.

1. Words or Numerals?

You can write the time of day using either words or numerals. If you are using numerals, you would usually include both hours and minutes, although you can omit the minutes in less formal writing .

For instance, all the following would be acceptable:

She gets up at six in the morning every day.

She gets up at 6:00 in the morning every day.

She gets up at 6 o’clock in the morning every day.

As a rule, though, you would only write out the time as words when:

• It is part of a full sentence, particularly in descriptive or literary writing.
• Using a 12-hour clock (never with a 24-hour clock ).
• You’re referring to an approximate or round time (e.g., saying “ten thirty” is fine, but you would not usually write “twenty-four minutes after eight”).

In most other cases, numerals are the clearer option for writing the time, especially in scientific and technical writing, where precision is vital.

2. AM and PM

The abbreviations AM and PM can be used when writing the time as numerals. Each applies to a different time of day:

• AM is short for ante meridiem , meaning “before noon.”
• PM is short for post meridiem , meaning “after noon.”

As such, we use AM and PM to indicate the time of day when we are using a 12-hour clock. We can see how this works more clearly if we write out various times of day in both 12-hour and 24-hour formats:

You can see here that we need AM and PM with the twelve-hour clock for clarity. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between, e.g., midday and midnight. Likewise, though, you do not need to include AM or PM with a 24-hour time because it is already clear.

There are also several ways to write AM and PM, including:

• ALL CAPS, small caps , or lower case (e.g., 12 AM, 12 AM , or 12 am)
• With or without periods between the letters (e.g., 8 PM or 8 P.M.)
• With or without a space after the number (e.g., 1 AM or 1AM)

Consistency is key here, so make sure to apply one style throughout your document. You may also want to check your style guide if you have one, as some organizations will have their own rules for how to write AM and PM.

3. When to Use O’clock

You’ll have noticed we use “o’clock ” in one of the examples above. This term means “of the clock,” so we can use it to show that a number refers to a time.

However, you should only use “o’clock” with exact hours:

It is precisely 5 o’clock . ✔

I’m leaving at seven o’clock . ✔

It arrived at 7:34 o’clock . ✘

The gig starts at half past seven o’clock . ✘

We’ll save a discussion of when wine o’clock is for another blog post.

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4. Past, After, Till, and To

When writing the time as words, use “after,” “past,” and “to” for intervals between hours. You can combine these terms with either numbers or the words “half” and “quarter” depending on the time in question:

• Use after or past for intervals up to half an hour past the hour.
• Use to for any interval after the half hour up to the hour.
• Use half past to indicate 30 minutes past the hour.
• Use quarter past   or  quarter after for 15 minutes after the hour.
• Use quarter to for 15 minutes up to the hour.

For example, we would use the above accordingly in the following times:

7:05 → Five after seven

7:15 → Quarter past seven

7:30 → Half past seven

7:45 → Quarter to eight

7:55 → Five to eight

Keep in mind that using “after” for times is only standard in American English. In other English dialects, “past” is far more common.

5. Punctuating the Time

When writing the time as numerals, you can use either a colon or a period between the hour and the minutes. In some cases, such as in the military , you can even write out a 24-hour time without any punctuation.

For instance, the following are all acceptable ways of punctuating a time:

We need to leave by 6:45 pm at the latest. ✔

We need to leave by 6.45 pm at the latest. ✔

We need to leave by 1845 at the latest. ✔

The colon is the most common option here, but it is a matter of preference. Unless you’re in the military, in which case we suggest sticking to protocol.

6. Time Zones

For the contiguous states in the USA, we have four standard time zones:

• Pacific Time (PT) [UTC-08:00]
• Mountain Time (MT) [UTC-07:00]
• Central Time (CT) [UTC-06:00]
• Eastern Time (ET) [UTC-5:00]

We also have regional time zones for Alaska, Hawaii, and 5 US dependencies, plus daylight saving time in some places during the warmer months of the year. And people in other countries use different time zones entirely!

Basically, we’re saying geography can make time complicated.

This is why we sometimes include a time zone when writing the time. The initials UTC above, for instance, stand for Coordinated Universal Time . We can use this to compare times in different places. So, “UTC-8:00” means Pacific Time is 8 hours behind UTC. And since we know Pacific Time is 8 hours behind UTC and Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UTC, we can work out that ET is 3 hours ahead of PT.

In other words, by including a time zone when we write a time, we can help people in other places “translate” it into their own time zone.

This is important if you are writing for an international audience, since not everyone will be in the same time zone. You thus need to include a set of time zone initials so your reader can calculate the equivalent time where they are. For example, if we were writing a time for an international audience, we might say:

The live broadcast will begin at 9:00 pm UTC .

Someone in Bolivia could then look up the difference between UTC and BOT (Bolivia Time) and know the broadcast begins at 5:00 pm where they are.

7. Avoiding Redundancy when Writing the Time

In writing, redundancy means using a word unnecessarily. We mentioned above, for example, that you do not need to use AM or PM with 24-hour times because we already know whether a time is the morning or afternoon/evening when using a 24-hour clock.

Other cases of temporal redundancy you may want to avoid include:

• Using “in the morning,” “in the afternoon,” etc., alongside AM/PM.
• Combining “in the morning,” “in the afternoon,” etc., with a 24-hour time.
• Using “midday,” “noon,” or “midnight” alongside a time in numbers.

We’ll end this post with a few examples of redundancies so you know what to watch out for. Check out the table below, good luck writing the time, and let us know if you need any help proofreading your work.

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How To Write An Essay In 30 Minutes

Question is How To Write An Essay In 30 Minutes? Unless you’re born with the natural ability to write well and to love writing in and of itself — which most of us aren’t — it can be extremely difficult to get an essay done in a short amount of time.  Are you looking for some support in how to do your essay in a short period of time so that you can get back to your life faster without compromising your grade?  Here are the best suggestions to help you get it all done in 30 minutes or less!

                              How To Write An Essay In 30 Minutes

• Focus your attention on each paragraph’s focus points: When it comes to actually writing. You’ll want to start by writing the body paragraphs first. It’s important to have your plan done, still, as having the essay organized point form paragraph by paragraph is critical to staying on topic. If you just do all of your body paragraphs first — which are basically just quotes and explanatory sentences — you’ll find that your motivation shoots up when you realize that all you have to do is the introduction and the conclusion.
• Write in a distraction-free zone: It’s important to do your essay in a zone free from distractions. This includes conversations, social media and even the internet (which shouldn’t be a problem since you’ve already done your research, right?). This will keep you on-task for the full 30 minutes.

Doing your essay doesn’t have to take you 2 weeks.  You can do the planning first and then write the entire draft in 30 minutes.  It’ll give you control back over your life and you’ll still get a great mark.  These tips will help you.

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• How to Write an Incredible Persuasive Essay in 30 Minutes

December 23, 2014 - Posted to Writing tips

Writing a persuasive essay doesn’t have to be a huge chore, so don’t make it one! If you do not have c clear understanding of how to write a persuasive essay, read on and learn, my friend.

This short little guide will take you step-by-step down the field and through the goal line!

Getting a Persuasive Writing Idea

If your instructor provides the topic, you really have no choice, but, in most instances, the topic will be general and you can pick something specific within that area. For example, your topic might be in the area of government spending, but you get to pick the spending area. So, what should the government spend less on or what should it spend more on? Come on – they’re your tax dollars – how should they be spent?

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Any persuasive ideas you come up with will fall into two categories.

First, if your instructor insists upon a lengthier piece of writing, in which you back up your opinion with factual data, you are writing persuasive papers, not essays, and you will have to do some research for that data. The research does not count in my 30-minute guide – only the actual writing – just so we are clear on that! Second, you may be asked for a shorter piece – a persuasive essay – one-to-two pages in which you express your strong opinions on a particular issue. For this writing, you really may not need to do any research at all. You simply need to have an opinion and reasons for that opinion.

The Brainstorming Process

Now that you have a topic, you are ready to get your opinion and reasons clear in your head. Are you in favor of granting work visas to illegal immigrants or not? Do you think the Electoral College is antiquated or not? Is biogenetic engineering ethical? Has the war on drugs failed?

You have to have reasons for your opinion, and you should list these in your brainstorming session. It doesn’t have to be long, but it does have to happen, so that you are clear on why you hold the opinion you do! Each of your reasons will ultimately comprise a paragraph or a section, so get each reasons clarified!

The Persuasive Essay Outline

Once you have a list of the reasons for you opinion, you are ready to produce your outline. Whether it is an essay or a persuasive paper outline, the process is the same. Take your strongest reason or rationale and make it first. The other reasons should follow in descending order of importance. Why? Because you want to impress your reader with the strongest argument right off the bat.

The Persuasive Essay Format

Stop thinking that there is something unique about persuasive essays – there isn’t.

You will have an introduction, body paragraphs (or sections, if it is a paper), and a conclusion – just like every other essay you have written – nothing mystical here! Your introduction will have your thesis statement, and that will include your opinion on the issue.

Each body paragraph (or section) will develop one reason for your opinion, and you should have a minimum of three. Your conclusion will tie it all up in a neat bow, reinforcing your thesis statement. If I were writing an essay on the ethics of biogenetic engineering, for example, I might conclude with a scathing condemnation of “designer” babies that only the wealthy could afford, and the long-term impact of the inequality that such practices would foster! On the other hand, if I supported biogenetic engineering only for the purposes of preventing disease, birth defects, and other genetic disorder, then I would speak to the positive impact on society as a whole.

You’ve Got the Ideas, the Outline, and the Format – What’s Next?

Now, you’re on to the actual writing of the piece. Aye, here’s the rub! You have great ideas and rationales for the body paragraphs, but you are stumped on how to start a persuasive essay.

 Here’s my one piece of best advice for your introduction – start with an anecdote! Not sure what that is? Well, here’s an example. If I were going to write a persuasive essay about the need to do something, anything, about lowering student debt amounts and/or interest, I would begin with a story about a college grad who is mired in so much debt that his/her future is in serious jeopardy. Really, there are kids graduating today with close to $100,000 in loan debt, with no job prospects that will even come close to allowing payment of that debt within several years.

Tell someone’s story! This will grab the reader’s attention immediately, if it is awful enough! And make it as awful as possible, because that will support your argument even more.

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A Final Note

Persuasive essays can actually be fun, if you stop thinking about them as drudgery and start considering them as a way of pressing your point on issues about which you feel very passionate.

Think of such an assignment this way: you know you have strong opinions about certain things – politics, the environment, religion, social issues, poverty, student welfare, drugs, prisons – the list can be endless.

The key to putting together an essay in 30 minutes is this: find a topic that incites your passion, formulate your position clearly, identify the reasons for your opinion, and find a compelling anecdote for an introduction.

You will be surprised how easily the words flow!

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10 recipes for 30-minute meals, including burgers, salad and pasta

These recipes will get a meal on the table in 30 minutes or less without sacrificing flavor.

What makes you feel like a superhero? In my hectic life, I try to give myself pats on the back where I can — small victories! — but what really pumps me up is when I get dinner on the table in a flash . Most of the time, that means relying on leftovers prepared days before that can simply be plated and reheated, if necessary. Other days, I leave cooking to the last minute. Even in weeks when I have my act together enough to have scheduled out our meals, life has a knack for getting in the way. Best-laid plans, and all that.

I’m sure you often find yourself in a similar situation, knowing you have to eat but don’t have a lot of time to prepare a meal. That’s where these recipes come in. I’ve combed our archives for a variety of dishes that you can cook in 30 minutes or less , whether you’re craving pasta, meat, seafood or salad. Have a look, stock up on the necessary ingredients and be comforted by the fact that a satisfying dinner is only a half-hour away.

Need more ideas? Go to our Recipes site and use the “ready in” drop-down filter to pick your desired time frame.

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Pasta With Blue Cheese and Walnuts

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With canned beans, cooked shrimp and pesto (store-bought or homemade ) at the ready, this main-course salad is satisfying and speedy. Get the recipe .

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