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An ''essay'' is generally a non-fiction text of between approximately 800 and 15,000 words. Essays are amongst the common forms of educational assessment, particularly in secondary and tertiary education. They also provide a key form of knowledge communication and professional critique in academia. Essays are often published in serials, such as [[journals]]. | An '''essay''' is generally a non-fiction text of between approximately 800 and 15,000 words. Essays are amongst the common forms of educational assessment, particularly in secondary and tertiary education. They also provide a key form of knowledge communication and professional critique in academia. Essays are often published in serials, such as [[journals]]. | ||
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An essay is generally a non-fiction text of between approximately 800 and 15,000 words. Essays are amongst the common forms of educational assessment, particularly in secondary and tertiary education. They also provide a key form of knowledge communication and professional critique in academia. Essays are often published in serials, such as journals.