Essay Word Goal Tracker
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Writing Tips for Meeting Word Count Goals
Break It Down
A 2,500-word essay is just 5 paragraphs of 500 words each. Focus on one section at a time rather than the total count.
Set Daily Goals
Writing 500 words per day gives you 3,500 words per week. Small consistent efforts add up quickly.
Common Word Count Requirements
- High school essay: 500-1,000 words
- College essay: 1,500-2,500 words
- Research paper: 3,000-5,000 words
- Bachelor's thesis: 10,000-15,000 words
- Master's thesis: 15,000-25,000 words
- PhD dissertation: 70,000-100,000 words