When writing, say, for various science subjects, not least medicine, it is important to be able to think in a logical manner. And there are few assignments that demonstrate logic better than writing a deductive essay. When tasked with this type of assignment, you may well wonder what the process involves. What is meant by deduction, evidence, premise and conclusion, for example? Why are they essential in these papers? While deductive writing cannot teach people logical thinking, we are able to provide guidance that should help you write better deductive essays. The process of deduction is a bit similar to puzzle solving; only it is in written form. Consult your tutor before beginning an assignment of this type to see what style of argumentation is expected e.g. whether they want the propositional or categorical type. Once you have all needed information, you are ready to begin writing. Be careful about dividing your writing into numerous parts because this can disrupt the smooth flow