It is said that any piece of written work should respect two main objectives: to consider the purpose of the piece and also
to engage with the requirements of the audience. In
academic writing, these two issues are of particular importance. Any academic piece must reflect the given title and work specifically within its boundaries. The author must also bear in mind that the piece will be assessed by a reader which will judge the essay according to its academic value.As I progressed through my academic career I found that a crucial feature of any good essay is that of structure. The reader must, at the outset, be given a clear indication of how the piece will develop and the writer must then deliver the information in the order he has promised. It is crucial that the reader is not confused by a piece which lacks continuity and is in danger of perplexing the reader due to lack of flow.