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An essay is a collection of ideas on a given topic. An essay explores various aspects of a given topic in a logical sequence and comes to a proper conclusion. A good essay is one which has captivating beginning, a comprehensive body, and a logical conclusion.
Irrespective of the content of the essay the basic structure remains the same.
Any essay should have the following parts Introduction Body Conclusion : Comprising the main idea : Comprising the supporting ideas : The finale
Sequence Essay
Explanatory Essay Evaluatory Essay
In a descriptive essay, you write about what a person, place, or thing is like. You organize the essay by describing different parts or aspects of the main subject. Example: Write an essay describing the caste system. Introduction: Introduce what a caste system is.
In a compare and contrast essay, you write about the similarities and differences between two or more people, places, or things. You can organize the essay by writing about one subject first and then comparing it with the second subject - pros and cons. A more effective way is to organize the essay by comparing each subject by category. Example: Write an essay to decide where emphasis should be - the defense budget or the poverty eradication budget. Introduction: Introduce the two subjects (in the essay house) with a hint that a conflict is going to ensue.
Introduction: The situation today, maybe started off with a case of a divorce, explore the causes of erosion in commitment.
Supporting paragraphs: 1. The hectic lifestyle and compromising on values maybe office affairs. 2. The short-sightedness of instant decisions and the futility of putting self before family. Discuss where things can be improved to ake marriages last. Summary paragraph: An example, perhaps, of how Hillary stood by Bill Clinton and how things change for the better.
Conclusion
Elaboration of the main idea will give you the introduction Introduction is the first paragraph of your essay. It should introduce the main idea of the essay. A good introduction should, 1. Attract the reader's attention. 2. Give an idea of the essay's focus. Your introduction could begin with an attention grabber. are some ideas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Interesting facts Anecdote Dialogue Quotation Definition
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Finish the introductory paragraph with your main idea The most important point to be remembered is, you should limit it to the extent required and build up on it. Do not deviate too much from the introduction.
Elaboration of the supporting ideas will give the body of the essay Supporting paragraphs make up the main body of your essay. If you have organized your thoughts you must have listed the supporting ideas, if not, first organize your supporting points and then elaborate the supporting ideas Each of your supporting ideas could be Converted into a paragraph Once you have fleshed out each of your body paragraphs, one for each main point, you are ready to continue.
Use transition words to link your paragraphs together and make your essay easier to read. Use them at the beginning and at the end of your paragraphs.
For listing different points: First Second Third For additional ideas: Another, In addition to, Related to, Furthermore, Also.
For counter examples: However, Even though, On the other hand, Nevertheless.
The conclusion is the last paragraph of your essay, this could be 1. Recapitulation of the strongest points of your essay that support your main idea. 2. Restating the main idea in different words. 3. Personal opinion or suggest a plan for action or a visionary statement. Conclusion should complete your essay. Example: Overall, the changes that occurred in cricket have helped to improve the game. Cricket is faster and more exciting as a result of changes in the past 60 years. For these reasons, modern cricket is a better game than cricket in the 1940s. Don't submit it now. One more step remains before your essay is truly finished I.e Editing Before moving on to editing take a look at the criterion for a good essay
1. Relevance: Make sure you have read the question carefully and that everything you write relates to it directly and not vaguely. 2. Arrangement of Material: The true quality of your work will be seen in the way you marshal facts and ideas and control them in your writing. You should be in command of all that you write.. You should present your reader with a tightly-knit and carefully structured argument. This shows you have not only knowledge and understanding, but also possess the ability to analyze, make judgments and explain cogently your position to others. There should be no loose ends. 3. Knowledge: Factual knowledge by itself will not make a good essay. No satisfactory argument can be presented without reference to the facts in question. You must support your ideas, not simply assert them. Feel free to use intense examples from anywhere but dont fit any stereotypes in.
Grammar and Spelling: 1. Check your spelling and Grammar. 2. Do the sentences flow smoothly from one to another? Style and Organization: 1. Make sure your essay has an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a summary Paragraph format: Check that you have a thesis statement that identifies the main idea of the essay. Check that all your paragraphs follow the proper paragraph format. See if your essay is interesting. Does it make logical sense? You have finished your essay
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