Some people believe that essays require a plan. Others favour spider diagrams. In fact, there is no evidence on exam papers that essay plans lead to better essays. Good essays are far more likely to come from practise.
So, what are the skills that need practising? The single most important one is the ability to build an argument. Take this essay title question from a past A-level exam:
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