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18-02-2008, 03:14
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First, you must know the differences between the paragraph and the essay
A paragraph ; is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic
It should be at least a third to half a page in length, but not too long or the reader will get lost. No one-sentence paragraphs! They give the impression that you read the Sun a lot. It's not good to give that impression
It should have what's known as a topic sentence, near the beginning, that announces the theme of the paragraph. The paragraph should not deviate from this theme or introduce any new themes
The first sentence should somehow be linked to, or contrast with, the last sentence of the previous paragraph
The first paragraph should announce clearly the theme of the essay. I prefer first paragraphs that quite baldly say "I am going to do this and that in this essay". (Some markers don't, however). In the first paragraph also you should define your version of the title and make it clear. If the marker knows from the beginning what you are going to do, s/he can bear it in mind and be aware that you are sticking to the point and developing it, because s/he will know what the point is
The last paragraph is not so important. You can proudly announce that you have fulfilled the aims of the first paragraph, if you like, or you can just end: it's up to you
An essay ; is a piece of writing, usually from an author's personal point of view. Essays are non-fiction but often subjective; while expository, they can also include narrative. Essays can be literary criticism, political manifestos, learned arguments, observations of daily life, recollections, and reflections of the author
? How to write an essay
Define the context
Choose a topic
Gather your information
Plan your essay
Write the body of your essay first
Conclude your essay
Write the introduction
Read through your essay
Revise, revise, revise
Proofread
: you must Avoid the following
making columns of point-form lists
making a comma-spliced list inside a paragraph
using et cetera (etc.); it's a cop-out. When teachers see "etc.", they may interpret it to mean, "and I can’t think of anything else"
: Types of Essays
Descriptive essay
Definition essay
Cause and effect essay
Argumentative essay
Narrative essay
Critical essay
Compare/contrast essay
Process essay
Expository essay
Summary essay
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http://www.7ammil.com/data/17937/18040/7ammil_127_200px-magnus-christensson27s-notes-7504.jpg
First, you must know the differences between the paragraph and the essay
A paragraph ; is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic
It should be at least a third to half a page in length, but not too long or the reader will get lost. No one-sentence paragraphs! They give the impression that you read the Sun a lot. It's not good to give that impression
It should have what's known as a topic sentence, near the beginning, that announces the theme of the paragraph. The paragraph should not deviate from this theme or introduce any new themes
The first sentence should somehow be linked to, or contrast with, the last sentence of the previous paragraph
The first paragraph should announce clearly the theme of the essay. I prefer first paragraphs that quite baldly say "I am going to do this and that in this essay". (Some markers don't, however). In the first paragraph also you should define your version of the title and make it clear. If the marker knows from the beginning what you are going to do, s/he can bear it in mind and be aware that you are sticking to the point and developing it, because s/he will know what the point is
The last paragraph is not so important. You can proudly announce that you have fulfilled the aims of the first paragraph, if you like, or you can just end: it's up to you
An essay ; is a piece of writing, usually from an author's personal point of view. Essays are non-fiction but often subjective; while expository, they can also include narrative. Essays can be literary criticism, political manifestos, learned arguments, observations of daily life, recollections, and reflections of the author
? How to write an essay
Define the context
Choose a topic
Gather your information
Plan your essay
Write the body of your essay first
Conclude your essay
Write the introduction
Read through your essay
Revise, revise, revise
Proofread
: you must Avoid the following
making columns of point-form lists
making a comma-spliced list inside a paragraph
using et cetera (etc.); it's a cop-out. When teachers see "etc.", they may interpret it to mean, "and I can’t think of anything else"
: Types of Essays
Descriptive essay
Definition essay
Cause and effect essay
Argumentative essay
Narrative essay
Critical essay
Compare/contrast essay
Process essay
Expository essay
Summary essay
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