In this episode we discuss how to write a good discursive history essay according to IEB assessment criteria. Robyn is an assessment specialist with the IEB (Independent Examinations Board) in South Africa. We find out why we write essays in history. We discuss the types of essays written in the IEB. We look at all the important features of a good discursive essay. We try to establish how the discursive essay links to historical inquiry in general. We analyze the whole process of essay writing from selecting the right question, unpacking the question, doing your planning, writing a good introduction, the importance of proper paragraphs, and rounding it off with a suitable conclusion. How long should my essay be? What words are important when writing this type of essay? Finally, we scrutinize the rubric for the discursive essay. Please send us your questions and suggestions to the twitter handle @WilliamHPalk.