Some tips that will help you excel in Essay Writing

The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.

The exam is considered one of the toughest in India, but with thorough preparation and strong determination, one can crack it.

Here are handy tips to help you master essay writing in the UPSC exam.

Essay writing tips: Think before writing; Play it safe

Think: Don't just mindlessly start writing your essays. Instead, take some time to comprehend the topic, then recall all the information as you can, formulate a balanced, informative essay structure and then write accordingly.

Play safe: Don't be overly critical or negative while writing out your essays. Play it safe and write down informative, balanced and hearty pieces.

About writing out balanced essays; Using quotes

It is important to analyze and write about a problem from a number of facets. Writing things from a biased perspective will put off the checkers. So, aim for balance and sense during essay-writing.

Quotes: Usage of quotes is recommended. They lend an added edge to your essays, but be cautious to quote the right person and write the quote as it is.

A few more handy tips for UPSC essay writing

It is undeniably important to come prepared for the essay test, so that you can write meaningful essays. A lot of students tend to do padding (writing random information around the topic, just to fill up the sheets) or may also deviate from the topic - avoid that.

Also, read leading English dailies, magazines and other books, watch English news channels, and practise mock tests.