How to write an essay ?

How to write an essay?

Prewriting stage

Think carefully about what you are going to write

Ask yourself: what questions am I going to answer in this paragraph?

How can I best answer this question?

What is the most important part of my answer?

How can I make this paragraph/essay interesting?

Collect facts related to your paragraph or essay topic

Make sure the facts are related to the essay topic.

Use “Brainstorming”

Write down your own ideas

Ask yourself: What else do I want to say about this topic?

Why should people be interested in this topic?

Essay structure Introduction

Body Paragraphs

Conclusion

Introduction Find a quotation Give an exampleStart with the general and move to the

specific--but not too generalGive some backgroundExplain an issueOffer a definitionAsk a questionMake a comparison.Tell a little story or anecdote related to

your topic

Body ParagraphsPlace the strongest argument lastMove in chronological orderMove from causes to effectsOffer evidences (in every paragraph)Offer full explanation of how and why your evidence proves your point

For every assertion you make, give proof and explanation

Smooth transitions

Conclusion

Summary

No new information

Use figurative language

Use quotations

Editing steps- Grammar and spelling- Check your spelling- Check your grammar- Read your essay again- Make sure each sentence has a subject- Make sure your subjects and verbs

agree with each other- Check the verb tense of each sentence- Make sure that each sentence makes

sense

Final Copy

Add any footnotes or bibliography if required.

Present a clean, neat copy.

Submit on time.

Do’s and Don’ts

DO’sDO give yourself time.

DO be honest.

DO be descriptive

DO take breaks

DO have someone else review your work

DON’TSDON’T plagiarize.DON’T exceed the length limit.DON’T use clichés or overuse idioms.Don’t use first person pronouns ("I",

"we," "me," "us," "my," and "our")Do not use short forms (don’t, I’m, it’s,

etc)Don’t use slangs.DON’T completely stress out. (it’s not the end of the world)

Types of Essays

Definition EssayDescription EssayCompare and Contrast EssayChoice EssayExplanation EssayEvaluation EssayClassification EssayAdmission Essay

 Definition Essay

Example question:

Write an essay defining energy resources and discuss the different types.

Introduction:Define the key term energy resources.

Supporting paragraphs:

1. Define one type of energy resources: renewable resources.

2. Define another type of energy resources: non-renewable resources.

Summary paragraph: Summarize energy resources.

 Classification Essay

Example question:

Write an essay discussing the two types of government in Kosova.

Introduction: Give background information about government in Kosova.

Supporting paragraphs:

1. Define and describe central government.

2. Define and describe municipal governments.

Summary paragraph: Summarize government in Kosova.

Description EssayExample question: Write an essay describing the polar bear.

Introduction: Introduce what a polar bear is.

Supporting paragraphs:

1. Describe where the polar bear lives.

2. Describe the body of the polar bear.

3. Describe what the polar eats.

Summary paragraph: Summarize what a polar bear is.

Compare and Contrast Essay

Example question:

Write an essay comparing the weather in Vancouver and Halifax.

Introduction: Introduce weather in the cities of Vancouver and Halifax.

Supporting paragraphs:

1. Compare weather in spring and summer for both cities. State how they are similar or different.

2. Compare weather in fall and winter for both cities. State how they are similar or different.

Summary paragraph: Summarize the similarities and differences.

Choice EssayExample question:

Write an essay choosing between soccer in the 1980s and soccer today.

Introduction:Introduce the game of soccer.

Supporting paragraphs:

1. Describe soccer in the 1980s.

2. Describe soccer today.

3. State which form of soccer you prefer and why.

Summary paragraph: Summarize the game of soccer.

 Explanation Essay

Example question:

Write an essay explaining why so many Europeans moved to Canada during the early nineteenth century.

Introduction: Give background information on European immigration during this time.

Supporting paragraphs:

1. Explain first reason: poor economy in Europe.

2. Explain second reason: better living conditions in Canada.

Summary paragraph: Summarize main reasons.

Evaluation EssayExample question:

Write an essay evaluating the importance of the

Kosovo’s General Assembly

Introduction: Give your judgment on whether the General Assembly is important.

Supporting paragraphs:

1. Explain first criteria: meeting and reporting place for government.

2. Explain second criteria: represent the people of Kosova

3. Explain third criteria: make laws for Kosova.

Summary paragraph:

Conclude with an overall judgment about the General Assembly

Questions

Your assignment

Write an essay, topic:

“Should journalism be censored”

500-1000 words Font: Times New RomanSize: 12. Space: 1.5 To be submitted until: April 30,

2015

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