Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic College Essay Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Shibs[/m] at 1:35 pm on July 4, 2009[quote]I'm writing an essay for my honors philosophy class. The professor said that the paper should be between 1000-1500 words. I'm nearly done, and I'm at about 900. I feel that I've answered the question. If I write more, I might start contradicting or second guessing myself. But then again, I'm 100 words away from the suggested minimum. Should I add some filler sentences, or leave it be?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Shibs Posted at 1:35 pm on July 4, 2009 I'm writing an essay for my honors philosophy class. The professor said that the paper should be between 1000-1500 words. I'm nearly done, and I'm at about 900. I feel that I've answered the question. If I write more, I might start contradicting or second guessing myself. But then again, I'm 100 words away from the suggested minimum. Should I add some filler sentences, or leave it be?

Replies Budokai Posted at 2:02 pm on July 4, 2009 u can have marks deducted if ur under the limit and if u R under the limit then u maybe havnt explained all the parts fully? i dunno Aero360 Posted at 1:41 pm on July 4, 2009 Just add some stuff to be on the safe side. I know in my freshman year I've gotten away with tons of essays that were short of the required length, but it's not always a guarantee.  Better safe than sorry. Shibs Posted at 1:39 pm on July 4, 2009 Quote: from Jukebox King at 1:39 pm on July 4, 2009 I'm sure he's not going to count the words. But 100 words is a good quarter of a page. It might be obvious that I'm missing a good part of my essay. Jukebox King Posted at 1:39 pm on July 4, 2009 I'm sure he's not going to count the words. Shibs Posted at 1:37 pm on July 4, 2009 Quote: from SpM at 1:35 pm on July 4, 2009 Add something of substance. What's the topic? The ethical questions raised by Kieslowski's Decalogue VII and Decalogue VIII. I have to use four different philosophers to point out the questions, but not answer them in doing so. I'm not a big fan of this particular assignment. Kankalicious Posted at 1:37 pm on July 4, 2009 Definitely leave it. GoodFairy13 Posted at 1:37 pm on July 4, 2009 Finish with a big fancy decision. ElephantStone Posted at 1:36 pm on July 4, 2009 leave it. I got an A+ for an essay at 1,400 words that was supposed to be at 2,000 - 2,500 agerask Posted at 1:36 pm on July 4, 2009 Add more. andrewthou1984 Posted at 1:36 pm on July 4, 2009 a true philosopher would not even write the paper, as they would question it's initial existance in the first place SpM Posted at 1:35 pm on July 4, 2009 Add something of substance. What's the topic? DaisyMontana Posted at 1:35 pm on July 4, 2009 Add more, they like to read a lot. Krebons Posted at 1:35 pm on July 4, 2009 Add incredibly long descriptive words. All 13 previous replies displayed.