Essay Length Guide & Proper Paper Length
Essay Length is usually given by the instructor. Before you determine, you better read the requirements a rubric if exist. Unless there is no given information about a length restriction, you can follow our rubric.
Before we give specific intervals for an essay length, there are 3 simple questions you should answer.
- What is the format (APA, MLA, etc.) you use?
- How many sources should an essay have?
- What is type of essay (Undergraduate, PHD, etc.)?
1. Format’s effect to the length of an essay
Different formats include different qualifications. For example, when APA format includes abstract, MLA don’t.
Abstract, introduction, conclusion parts are also effective parameters.
However, you should always remember these;
- Cite all outside information. Use your sources to support your ideas.
- Your paragraphs should not be page-long. No one wants to read that!
- Each sentence must be 50 words to 150 words and at least 3 sentences recommended.
- Use 1 source for 1 body paragraph. 3 body paragraphs recommended.