What font should I use for essays?

Use a plain serif (e.g. Times New Roman) or sans serif (e.g. Arial) font. A serif font is easier to read. Suggested sizes are 12 for the text and 14 for headings. DO NOT change fonts in the course of writing the essay.

Is as well as the same as and?

As well as is not a synonym for and As well as cannot be used to mean and.

How do you end a sentence with as well?

Too and as well are used at the end of a sentence. (As well is more formal than too). Also usually goes before the verb or adjective….You can also rephrase this to use also, too, or as well:She also bought the earrings.She bought the earrings, too.She bought the earrings as well.

Should you start a sentence with as well as?

“as well as” CAN start a sentence as long as the sentence has a VERB and can thus stand alone and make sense. Eg ‘As well as owning a dog himself he was a keen dog racer, loving every aspect of the sport. If there is no verb it would be WRONG e.g. ‘He played football and rugby. As well as his dad.