Chapter 21: None of Them Are Good People
Lily picked up her stack of books, then hesitated and set them down again. "Actually, I'm researching for a Potions essay.
Professor Slughorn assigned a review on the mechanism of moonstone in calming draughts — at least three primary-source citations required."
She looked at the pile with a sigh. "But I have no idea how to organize it. These sources all say roughly the same thing, yet not quite."
Regulus glanced at her. He knew young witches and wizards received no training in academic writing. "How do you usually write an essay?" he asked.
"I sort of... copy down what's in the books and add my own understanding?" Lily said uncertainly.
Regulus sat at the table and gestured for Lily to sit as well.
"Muggle universities have a systematic method for essay writing—"
At the words "Muggle universities," Lily's eyes lit up instantly.
Regulus continued: "First, don't start writing right away. Skim all the sources, note every useful point, and mark where you found it."