Essay writing does not start at college or university levels but other junior levels. The difference is that junior level essays are not as detailed as college and university essays. Term papers, essays, research papers all constitute between 20 to 80 percent of a given grade that a student receives from an examination. This puts pressure on the students to write topnotch papers that will earn them good grades every semester. As the pressure piles, the student must think of ways of getting assistance, especially with the essay writing assignments. In most cases, students will go for essay writing services that are available online. They assist the student in getting their work done. Controversy surrounds these services, and if they amount to cheating, it depends on whom you ask.