Printable Essay Word Budget Planner
This word budget planner is for students who need to divide an essay word count into clear section targets. The one-page sheet includes columns for Section, Share %, Word target, Draft words, and Difference. Example rows include Introduction, Body paragraph 1, and Body paragraph 2. The word targets are set for a 1,500-word essay.
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Enter your total word limit in place of 1500 in column C, then use the share percentages to set each section’s target. As you draft, fill in Draft words and compare them to the target in Difference. Keep the sheet beside your outline to track where each section stands.
Good for
- Split an essay into section word counts
- Track draft length against each target
- Check which sections need more or less writing
Tip: Print it with your outline so you can update draft words as you write.
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Printable Essay Outline and Revision Checklist