Probably the one thing that you can't avoid at university is writing essays. It's important to be able to overcome what can seem like a daunting task at the start, and taking the process one small step at a time can really help.
Firstly, try not putting the inevitable off, as the closer the deadline, the worse the finished product will be. Starting the job sooner, and working in small increments, is far better.
By far the most important thing to do when doing any sort of work with a computer is BACK EVERYTHING UP OFTEN. There is an old saying that data does not exist, unless it exists in two separate places, and it's probably the most important thing to remember when dealing with any digital content. If you only have one copy and you have a hard disc failure or your laptop is stolen, then all that work no longer exists and all that effort has been wasted. Make a copy (preferably more than one!) and store it physically somewhere else. If it's a document then store it in the cloud somewhere as well.
It's one of those issues that you never forget if it's happened to you ever, so take my advice and remember to do it the easy way rather than the hard way!
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