What are some good tips on writing an essay?

Answer 1

G'day Mateo,

Thanks for your question.

Some good tips are:

1) study the question and make sure you understand the topic and what the teacher is asking:

2) do your research with a mind to the question that has been asked;

3) write the essay - essay formats can range from five paragraphs to several thousand words at university. You should develop a plan with an introduction, conclusion and the body of the essay;

4) cite your sources - even if your teacher doesn't ask you to its a good habit into.

As to types of essays, I have attached some further information below. Many students' first exposure to the genre is the "hamburger essay": a highly structured form requiring an introduction presenting the thesis statement; three body paragraphs, each of which presents an idea to support the thesis together with supporting evidence and quotations; and a conclusion, which restates the thesis and summarizes the supporting points. The short "five-paragraph essay" form is controversial in some educational thinking. It does allow the student writer to put additional structure in place, at a stage when the main concern is mastering more "tactical level" issues such as unified paragraphs, transitions, thesis statements, and so forth, but its simplistic structure severely limits the author's range of expression.

Other common types of short essays used for academic purposes include but may not be limited to the following:

* Argumentative essays
* Cause & Effect essays
* Compare & Contrast essays
* Definition essays
* Division/Classification essays
* Example essays
* Narrative essays
* Process analysis

Longer academic essays (often with a word limit of between 2,000 to 4,000 words) are often more discursive. They sometimes begin with a short summary analysis of what has previously been written on a topic, which is often called a 'literature review'. Longer essays may also contain an introductory page in which words & phrases from the title are tightly defined. Most academic institutions will require that all substantial facts, quotations, and other supporting material used in an essay be referenced. Such references that appear throughout the text will refer to a bibliography at the end of the text. The reason for requiring references is that a teacher can then clearly distinguish between the original ideas and arguments of the student, and the secondary ideas and arguments the student has taken from their research and reading.

I have enclosed some information for your reference.

Regards

Answer 2

First thing you need is a thesis statement. It is a clear statement that supports or rejects one of your chosen topics. I find that it is far easier to write essays if I write out the thesis and the pros and cons for that thesis ahead of time. These points become the topic sentences for the rest of my essay. I would ask your prof about this point of style but it is usually frowned upon to use phrases like "I think" or "In my opinion" in the body of your text. When you state your opinion you don't need to add qualifiers as you've been asked to write an opinionated essay. Mix up the style of your sentences but maintain a solid grammatical style. Make sure that each paragraph is only dealing with one topic. Remember that presenting a logical argument clearly is the purpose of the essay so use your ideas not secondary sources in your paper unless otherwise specified. That being said anything you do use must be cited according to the teachers preferences, probably using MLA format but it may be different. Good Luck hope some of these tips help - (Dec. 9 is nothing you got over a week :)

Answer 3

follow this guide and your essays will be really good and you should get full marks. Hope it helps.
I. Topic / Title

II. Introduction of Essay
A. Write a few sentences that lead into the main point of your essay
B. End the paragraph with your thesis statement (3 main points you are going to support)
1. First point in thesis
2. Second point in thesis
3. Third point in thesis

III. Body of Essay
A. Topic One - First Point in Thesis
1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence
2. Have at least five sentences
B. Topic Two - Second Point in Thesis
1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence
2. Have at least five sentences
C. Topic Three - Third Point in Thesis
1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence
2. Have at least five sentences

IV. Conclusion
A. Write a few sentences summarizing your essay
B. Restate your thesis and how you proved your point

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Answer 4

Brainstorm the points you want to make. Prepare an outline.
I. INTRO
II. BODY OF PAPER WHICH CONTAINS SEVERAL POINTS, SEVERAL PARAGRAPHS
III. CONCLUSION
Begin with an Introduction paragraph, next you will need to cover several points in the main part of the essay, finally, follow with a conclusion where you wrap up your points of your essay. If you can, write using some of your own experiences relating to the essay topic (if you're doing it coldturkey without research).

Answer 5

Don't steal it from a sight,
Make a list of ideas about the paper,
Make an arranged list of where you want to put the ideas in the paper,
Right a rough draft
Make corrections
Do another draft
And then finalize it.

Answer 6

You need a good hypothesis. Be concise. Have a good opening paragraph and a good conclusion at the end.