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Look at the command terms. Let them guide you analyse compare or contrast describe discuss evaluate examine explain explore interpret investigate justify to what extent

Simple Essay Outline Topic of Essay ____________________________________ Major Assertions (make as many of these as you need) 1. _____________________________________________________________ Supporting Evidence / Argument a.___________________________________________________________ b.___________________________________________________________ c.___________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________ Supporting Evidence / Argument a.___________________________________________________________ b.___________________________________________________________ c.___________________________________________________________

}  These words help you to structure your essay..

}  You have two hand-outs In conclusion, furthermore, Yet another, in contrast, as a result, in addition, another, for instance

There are 5 components that you need to aware when writing your essay:

1 Introduction 2hook 3Thesis statement 4 topic sentence 5 Conclusion

-  The main point of a longer paper is found in the introduction

-  The functions of introduction are: 1- attract and holds the reader’s attention 2-introduce the general paper topic 3- indicates the writer purpose 4-presents the writers opinion or attitude about the

limited subject in a thesis statement

-  Not discussing about the topic discuss in the essay -  Just an idea that writer relate with their writing -  There are 5 types of hooks which are 1- the question hook 2- the quotation hook 3- the dramatic hook 4- the funnel hook 5- the refutation hook

-asking a question will cause the reader to think about the topic. However, limit your hook to one question. If you ask too many questions, the hook is not effective

Example How many decision do people make in their lives? There

could be thousands of decisions in one person life. However, only a few of them will have a great influence.

-  Quoting an expert will give the discussion credibility. Make sure to cite the source accurately

Example The lindisfarne illuminator combined

traditional hiberno-saxon motifs with imported elements from the continent, creating a beautiful and sophisticated whole. Hence, the lindisfarne gospel are not just important in themselves, but as Janet Backhouse affirms “………………….”

-describing a scene or telling a story provides a dramatic invitation to the readers

Example Hari raya 2009 is the best celebration that I

had. As the member of family we gathered together to celebrate this festive. I always have warm feeling when I with my parents along with my younger sister and brother

-  Stating general points as background for your limited subject presents a funnel-like progression from general to specific. Be careful not to start at a level which is too general

Example Love is a wonderful thing with all the happiness, dreams, and

future plans that it brings to us. In books, movies, and songs, the most important thing for a happy marriage is great love. However life is very different from the movies, books and songs. Even the biggest love in the world is not sufficient for a good marriage. There are a lot of other qualities necessary for a man to be a good husband. Of course, my ideal should love me. However, he should also share my ideas dreams, and future plans, and have good personality.

-  In this kind of hook, summarize on opponents points of view, or opinion. In the thesis, however, state your point of view. This approach sets up your argument in a diplomatic way.

Example Loitering is a lifestyle that fun, relaxing and entertaining

however it also waste one’s time, energy and money

-  Just a single paragraph has a topic sentence which introduce the paragraph topic and the writer’s opinion and method. Thesis statement is the most important element of an essay. It contain the writer limited subject, opinion or attitude ,and possibly a MAP, which will be discussed in the body of the essay.

Example There are 3 ways to stop from smoking which are self

own discipline, avoid smokers, and drink a lot of water

It is the final paragraph that the writer will summarize all the points in order to make the ending or closure

- In some points the writer will restatement of the thesis, summary of the map points and do some closing remarks (final comments)

1.  Introduction -hook -thesis statement (x,y, and z) 2 topic sentence 1 (x point) A subtopic sentence 1 1 support 2support 3support 3topic sentence 2 (y point) A subtopic sentence 1 (support) B subtopic sentence 2 (support)

4topic sentence 3 (z point) A subtopic sentence 1 (support) B subtopic sentence 2 (support) 5 conclusion -Restatement of the thesis -Summary of the map points -closing remarks (final comments)