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The last time I baked cupcakes, I followed the directions on the box to the letter. I\u2019m far from a celebrity chef, so following the recipe would be the only <\/i>way for me to bake anything edible.<\/p>\n

My grandmother, on the other hand, never made anything from a box. I don\u2019t even remember her following a recipe. She always said that if you add \u201ca little bit of everything\u201d it would taste fine. And she was right. It always did.<\/p>\n

Writing an essay is kind of like baking cupcakes. If you\u2019re a novice essay writer or a novice baker, you need to follow the rules to learn how it\u2019s done.<\/p>\n

Once you become a more experienced writer or expert baker, you know how the words or ingredients work together. You can bend those rules a little, throw in a little of this and a little of that, and your work will be perfection (or at least pretty darn close <\/i>to perfection).<\/p>\n

While I certainly can\u2019t tell you which baking rules to bend, I can <\/i>help you out with a few essay writing rules. Keep reading to learn one rule that can\u2019t <\/i>be broken and 10 essay rules that you can throw out the window.<\/p>\n

One Rule to Rule Them All<\/h2>\n

No matter what bloggers, grammarians, or other professors say, if your professor requires you to follow a specific essay rule, do it. (Your grade depends on it.)<\/p>\n

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For instance, if every other professor tells you that first person point of view<\/a> isn\u2019t appropriate for academic essays, but your current prof says that your essay must <\/i>be written in first person, guess what?<\/p>\n

Your job is to write in first person (if for no other reason than to make your prof happy). Not sure what your prof expects? Make sure to read your course syllabus and all assignment guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Okay, now that you know what rules you should absolutely follow, here are 10 essay writing rules you don\u2019t always <\/i>have to follow.<\/p>\n

10 Essay Writing Rules to Throw Out the Window<\/h2>\n

These 10 essay writing rules have been drilled into our heads by English teachers for a very long time, but I\u2019m not suggesting that you should completely abandon the rules.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m simply suggesting that there are times where bending the rules is okay and, in fact, can sometimes lead to more compelling writing.<\/p>\n

Rule 1: Don\u2019t use contractions<\/h3>\n

Avoiding contractions can bring the flavor of old-school formality to your writing, but contractions are now more common and reflect modern language usage. Thus, it\u2019s fine to use them in your essay.<\/p>\n

Did you notice my use of the contraction \u201cit\u2019s\u201d above? It would seem a bit out of place to include such formality here by writing \u201cit is,\u201d wouldn\u2019t it? (Or should I say, \u201cwould it not?\u201d See? Contractions just work better sometimes.)<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

Most writing today uses contractions, and it\u2019s generally acceptable to use them in just about any writing, except for the most formal of essays<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rule 2: Don\u2019t end with a preposition<\/h3>\n

Ending a sentence with a preposition can create an informal tone<\/a>. However, if used correctly, ending a sentence in a preposition actually makes your writing flow more smoothly.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example. If you\u2019re assigned a group project in your class, your prof might ask, \u201cWho do you want to work with?\u201d Sure, this questions ends with a preposition (with<\/i>), but it reflects our use of language today.<\/p>\n

You\u2019d only expect to hear, \u201cWith whom would you like to work?\u201d from a headmaster at Hogwarts.<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re considering breaking this rule, simply read the sentence aloud and see how it sounds. If it sounds too informal, chances are you shouldn\u2019t break the rule.<\/p>\n

For instance, the question, \u201cWhere is that place at?\u201d sounds like casual conversation, not like formal essay writing. Instead, write, \u201cWhere is the restaurant?\u201d<\/p>\n\t

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Rule 3: Don\u2019t start a sentence with \u201cand\u201d or \u201cbut\u201d<\/h3>\n

Your teachers stressed that you shouldn\u2019t begin a sentence with \u201cand\u201d or \u201cbut\u201d because conjunctions such as these are more likely to result in sentence fragments.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n

I like cupcakes and ice cream. But not ice cream cake.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The second phrase is just that, a phrase. It\u2019s not a complete sentence. To revise, simply combine them to read, \u201cI like cupcakes and ice cream but not ice cream cake.\u201d<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

If you begin a sentence with \u201cand\u201d or \u201cbut,\u201d make sure you\u2019re using it correctly and that you\u2019ve actually written a complete sentence.<\/p>\n

You might also consider throwing this rule out the window to create emphasis.<\/p>\n

For example, if you\u2019re arguing<\/a> that GMOs shouldn\u2019t be used in any boxed cake mixes, you might state, \u201cSome people believe that GMOs are harmless. But they\u2019re not.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sure, you could easily combine these two sentences, but the period creates a longer pause than a comma. It adds emphasis and makes the audience<\/a> take notice of your argument.<\/p>\n

Rule 4: Don\u2019t use passive voice<\/h3>\n

Passive voice<\/a> has been used effectively by professional writers in just about every form of writing. See? I just used passive voice, and it worked, right?<\/p>\n

So if it\u2019s effective, why do teachers tell you to avoid passive voice? They do so because it can <\/i>create weak and generalized writing.<\/p>\n

Take, for example, this sentence:<\/p>\n

A riot was started when the bakery ran out of donuts.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While it may be a factual statement, this sentence written in passive voice isn\u2019t exactly interesting, nor does it capture the drama of the situation.<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

Whether you use active or passive voice is stylistic choice. Active voice is generally preferred. But if you want to add emphasis to a point or need to write a more generalized statement, use passive voice.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n

Not even one donut was left in the bakery after the riot.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This sentence emphasizes the fact that not even one donut was left. In this case, passive voice is more effective. There\u2019s no need to mention that a specific person (or people) failed to leave donuts behind.<\/p>\n

Need a little more help understanding when to use active and passive voice? Read Passive Voice: How to Avoid this Writing Pitfall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rule 5: Don\u2019t split infinitives<\/h3>\n

To split infinitives is to boldly go<\/a> where no writer has gone before. Recognize the famous \u201cto boldly go\u2026\u201d line from Star Trek<\/em>? \u201cTo boldly go\u201d is much more powerful than \u201cto go boldly,\u201d isn\u2019t it? Why? Because it inserts \u201cboldly\u201d and dares to split an infinitive.<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing the rule out the window<\/h4>\n

Whether to split infinitives is a stylistic choice<\/a>, but sometimes sentences that don\u2019t<\/i> split the infinitive are actually somewhat fussy and maybe even a little more awkward than sentences that do <\/i>split the infinitive.<\/p>\n

Check out this awkward example that does not <\/i>split an infinitive:<\/p>\n

The customers were unable to<\/b> understand <\/b>fully why the bakery raised the price of cupcakes.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In this case, if you rearrange the sentence to split the infinitive it becomes much clearer.<\/p>\n

The customers were unable to<\/strong> fully understand<\/strong> why the bakery raised the price of cupcakes.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rule 6: Don\u2019t write a one-sentence paragraph<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re an avid reader of online blogs, articles, and websites, you\u2019ll see one-sentence paragraphs all the time. But what\u2019s the point of writing this way?<\/p>\n

A one-sentence paragraph adds emphasis.<\/p>\n

See what I just did? I added a one-sentence paragraph to stress the fact that a one-sentence paragraph can actually be a useful strategy to draw attention.<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re in an introductory writing course<\/a>, your professors may not be too happy with seeing a one-sentence paragraph. This is probably because they fear you might not understand the importance of creating well-developed paragraphs.<\/p>\n

If, on the other hand, you\u2019re a more advanced writer, you can usually insert a one-sentence paragraph to add emphasis to your statement.<\/p>\n

A word of caution:<\/b> Don\u2019t get carried away. A one-sentence paragraph might work fine in an academic essay, but if you throw a bunch of them in, they lose their impact.<\/p>\n

Rule 7: Don\u2019t write a one-word sentence<\/h3>\n

Really? Why not? Of course, strict grammarians (and your prof just might be one of them) feel that one-word sentences go against just about every rule ever created for proper sentence development. And they\u2019d be right.<\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t mean, though, that rules can\u2019t change. Think about how many football or hockey rules have changed in the past few decades. Think about how many laws have changed in the last year. It only makes sense that grammar rules should be updated too.<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

Formal essays have far fewer occasions to use one-word sentences than, say, blogs, emails, or advertisements, but that doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t be used.<\/p>\n

Sentence variety<\/a> is important when writing an essay, so mix longer and shorter sentences together to create reader interest.<\/p>\n

In academic essays, you\u2019ll likely end up with some pretty long sentences, so if you opt for the one-word sentence, it will stand out and make your readers take notice.<\/p>\n

Rule 8: Paragraphs must be 3\u20135 sentences long<\/h3>\n

Back in the day, when you were learning how to construct paragraphs by using topic sentences<\/a> and supporting details<\/a>, your teachers told you that paragraphs needed to be three to five sentences long, so you could a write topic sentence and include supporting evidence.<\/p>\n

Now that you\u2019re a more seasoned writer, you can certainly move beyond this basic structure. Academic writing usually involves longer and more complex arguments<\/a>, meaning you need more space to develop your ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

You can pretty much break this middle school rule any <\/i>time you write an essay. Of course, that\u2019s not to say that you can\u2019t make a choice to include a shorter paragraph to make a specific statement. But in general, move beyond consistently <\/i>short paragraphs.<\/p>\n

Need a refresher on creating effective paragraphs? Read Anatomy of the Perfect Essay Paragraph Structure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rule 9: Thesis statements must appear at the end of the introduction paragraph<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve been told a gazillion times: In your <\/i>introductory paragraph<\/i><\/a>, you need to first introduce your topic, then <\/i>narrow your focus<\/i><\/a> to a clear <\/i>thesis statement<\/i><\/a> that informs readers of the focus of your essay. <\/i><\/p>\n

Makes sense, right? But what if you\u2019re writing a 15-page paper? What if you need more than one introduction paragraph to fully introduce your topic?<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s the case, don\u2019t feel as though you need to create one giant paragraph just so you can put your thesis at the end of it.<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

As long as you use your opening paragraphs to introduce material and readers get a sense of your focus fairly early in the paper, you can include your thesis a little later in the essay.<\/p>\n

(Unless, of course, your prof is a stickler for a thesis statement at the end of the introduction paragraph\u2014then it must<\/i> appear after paragraph one.)<\/p>\n

Want a quick refresher on thesis statements? Read How to Turn a Good Thesis Statement Into a Great One<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rule 10: Essays must be 5 paragraphs long<\/h3>\n

This is yet another one of those rules that was drilled into your head long ago: every essay must have an introduction paragraph, three <\/i>supporting (body) paragraphs<\/i><\/a>, and a concluding paragraph<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

I\u2019m certainly not telling you to abandon the basic essay structure of introduction, body, and conclusion<\/a>, but I am<\/i> telling you that it\u2019s fine to stray from the basic format of only one introduction or conclusion paragraph and only three body paragraphs.<\/p>\n

Expand your writing to include additional body paragraphs (and maybe even a one-sentence paragraph) to create stronger arguments<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Need another reason to break this rule? Adding more paragraphs means more content and a longer paper that will actually meet word count requirements. (Just be sure to actually include relevant <\/i>content, not useless fluff<\/a> just to make your paper longer.)<\/p>\n

When to consider throwing this rule out the window<\/h4>\n

As soon as you\u2019ve mastered the 5-paragraph essay<\/a>, feel free to throw the rule out the window<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This won\u2019t be that hard because, once you start writing about more complex topics and issues\u2014like nuclear fusion, immigration<\/a>, and saving the planet<\/a>\u2014you\u2019ll need a heckuva lot more than five paragraphs to do the topic justice.<\/p>\n

One Final Piece of Writing Wisdom<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve had a hard time getting through this post because you\u2019re still thinking donuts and cupcakes, then by all means, take a break. Enjoy a sweet treat.<\/p>\n

No, I\u2019m not encouraging over-eating, and I\u2019m not trying to increase stock prices in bakeries. I\u2019m telling you to take a break because, of all the essay writing rules, it\u2019s an important one that you should always <\/i>follow.<\/p>\n

I know, I know, you\u2019ll say, \u201cBut I work the best under pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n

While you might think<\/i> that you do your best work minutes before an assignment deadline, chances are, if you were to take a break from your draft and come back a few hours (or days) later, you\u2019d see that a little (or maybe even a lot) of revision<\/a> is in order.<\/p>\n

You don’t, after all, want to lose points on your essay for something like not following punctuation rules<\/a> after brilliantly throwing any of the above essay writing rules out the window!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve already taken your snack break and revised your draft but still feel like throwing the entire paper out the window and starting over, don\u2019t scrap it just yet. Let the experts at Kibin<\/a> offer some advice.<\/p>\n

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