This presentation will help you understand the qualities of the best essay. By nature, essays are short and require a clearly defined purpose of writing that you must adhere to in your paper. There’s a lot to be learned from essay writing: critical analysis, observation, interpretation, narration, persuasion, close reading, preparation, and time-management. All these skills can be valuable even beyond the school walls. An essay has a clear structure with an introduction, paragraphs with evidence and a conclusion. Evidence, in the form of quotations and examples is the foundation of an effective essay and provides proof for your points. It is important to plan before you start writing an essay.