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What are the most common mistakes students make on their essays?
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1. Not researching the topic thoroughly enough and not having a good understanding of it.
2. Writing in an overly formal or stilted tone.
3. Not including sufficient evidence to support your points.
4. Not being specific enough about what you want to say.
5. Being too wordy and rambling.
6. Not proofreading for errors before submitting.