let's write: RECAP OF 8 MAXIMS -EXCELLENCE

MAXIM VIII: BE EXCITING

Whatever you actually say in your essay, how you say it can have a significant impact on how impressed admissions officers are with your writing.

VARIETY IN SENTENCE STRUCTURE

INCORPORATE AND ORNAMENT YOUR WRITING WITH A VARIETY OF:

-       Simple (one main clause) sentence
-       Compound (two or more main clauses) sentence
-       Complex  (one main clause, one subordinate clause) sentence
-       Compound-complex (two or more main clauses, plus at least one subordinate clause) sentence

Length:

Varying sentence length throughout creates a more pleasing rhythm for your readers.

Sentence Openers:

Start with an introductory opener (phrase)

 Vocabulary:
 
Use varied vocabulary

EIGHT MAXIMS, TO RECAP:

1.     Be correct
2.     Be clear
3.     Be concise
4.     Be exact
5.     Be appropriate
6.     Be consistent
7.     Be assertive
8.     Be exciting