Before you write the essay at all you should brainstorm for at least 30 seconds on a separate piece of paper by writing down your major points that answer the question. From there you will be well on your way to being organized.
Next start your essay with a quick introduction that restates the question and all the points you are about to make. Sometimes all you need is a single sentence like, "The main causes of the Industrial Revolution are unhappy workers, lots of technology and bigger paychecks."
From here you just talk about each point in a separate paragraph. Usually I write everything I know about that point before moving onto the next one and leave a line in between for thoughts that come out later.
Finally I get to the conclusion when there's about 10 minutes left and this is where I either restate my introduction in different wording or, if in my wiriting I discover some important piece I for got to mention, I write that new point stating how that relates to everything else.
If there's any time left, I re-read the essay and edit anything that reads poorly or add detail on those in between lines I left blank.
It sounds more complicated than it is and this system works for any amount of time. Just remember to pace yourself and don't spend too much time on any one point.
2007-02-01 05:48:41
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answered by urbaal_99 2
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An excellent way to end any essay test is to review the the question and then make a quick summary of your answer. Here's an example:
Why did Abraham Lincoln win the Republican nomination for President in 1860? (Note that this would have been the essay question. What follows is one sentence for each of the reasons that would be given in detail in the body of the essay) Having the convention held in Chicago meant that it was easy for Lincoln's supporters to get to town to cheer on their man. Remaining silent in the weeks before the convention kept Lincoln from picking up political baggage and downplayed his chances in the eyes of his rivals. Getting listed as most delegate's "second choice" meant that after the first ballot Lincoln became more attractive as the candidate. Finally, offering plum appointments and other future political favors contributed the vitally needed votes that took Lincoln over the top.
Each of the sentences above would have been fleshed out with more details and would have been the body of the essay.
Hope these suggestions help.
2007-02-01 05:36:54
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answered by KCBA 5
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The end of an answer is important. Most writings by historians are straightforward. They have a thesis, which is stated at the outset. The chapters support that thesis, and then it is usually repeated at the conclusion. Therefore, a history teacher in most instances would like essays that follow this pattern. An essay should have an introduction (quotes and anecdotes are good if you can remember one, but it is better to be boring than misleading). You then have the body, and the conclusion. Make sure the conclusion agrees with your main point and the contents of the body. Do not think of the conclusion as just where you run out of words. It should be a restatement. Again quotes, anecdotes, or interesting information are good, but it is better to be simple, clear, instead of not making your meaning plain.
Let me sketch a simple outline to the question: "Evaluate the Rule of Louis XIV of France."
Intro. Louis XIV had one of the longest rules in European history, 1648-1715. Regardless of how one evaluates his rule, it has to be conceded that during these years in Europe it was truly was "The Age of Louis XIV." Discussion of key events of reign, wars, domestic reform, powerful personal image created, tremendous infuence of France at time. My interpretation is that his wars and the palace at Versaillles bankrupted France and led to ruin of France monarchy.
Conclusion
This is your finish, try to make this stand out. A little repetition is all right, if it is well written. You want the teacher to be clear about what you have concluded. Example of my conclusion: Louis XIV created an image of greatness, but he actually was not a great leader. He left heavy burdens for the two kings who followed him. A truly great leader solves rather than creates problems. Although Louis XIV had the potential to be a great king, he was not. Successful use of power requires not just its exercise, but its restraint. "The Sun King's" [a positive nickname for Louis; it shows knowledge of subject, not repeating name again, and I think fits well with cloudy as a negative view of him] reckless spending and endless wars made his rule, left a cloudy legacy for France.
Normally, an instructor wants to see that you have thought through the information, and does not want just a listing of facts. Hope this helps.
2007-02-01 06:11:56
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answered by Rev. Dr. Glen 3
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Medical Renaissance is the term often applied to the period, around 1400 to 1700, of major progress in medical knowledge and a renewed interest in the ancient ideas of the Greeks and Romans. This movement was made possible by the Reformation of the Church, a decline in Conservatism, the work of individuals such as Andreas Vesalius and William Harvey and technological advances. All of these took place during the Renaissance period. Despite the medical advances made during this period, it would take many hundreds of years before the effects of the progress would be felt, even by the people highest in the social ranks; Charles II of England died at the age of 55, in 1685, of a stroke, despite having some of the most respected and educated doctors in the country treating him. They tried methods such as bleeding, laxatives and giving him a potion containing a bezoar stone, despite these methods having been proved ineffective by Ambroise Paré and having been made inferior by other treatments that were developed during this time Science and technology One of the most important inventions of the Renaissance was the Printing Press;[6] in the Middle Ages books were written by hand, by monks and scholars, and therefore were few in number and very precious, so very few left the monasteries where they were kept. The Printing Press lead to the creation of thousands of copies of books, containing no mistakes, and had a dramatic impact on Medicine during this time. This meant that the books containing these new ideas could be spread quickly and accurately. They also were able to contain detailed drawings made by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, which accompanied the text. For the first time physicians had detailed, accurate drawings of the human body. The Microscope was another very important invention which occurred during the Renaissance and would continue to be improved upon until modern times, though the writings of Seneca and Pliny the Elder mention 'magnifying glasses' as far back as the 1st century AD.In the 17th Century, Anthony van Leeuwenhoek made microscopes with magnification up to 270X, and was able to see micro-organisms; nobody suggested, however, that these were the cause of disease and for hundreds of years no progress would be made upon the matter. The microscope would later be used by both Pasteur and Koch, to view micro-organisms, and to help them to make vital discoveries.. Impact Many of the discoveries made during the Renaissance had a major impact on the medical community as they disproved Galen's theory of the opposites, something that had been previously believed for centuries. However, Galen's theories were still widely accepted despite having been disproven by these discoveries.
2016-05-24 02:18:10
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answered by Anonymous
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Without having seen your essay, I can only say that the concluding paragraph should be a summary of your whole essay and should tie back to your thesis statement.
2007-02-01 05:30:46
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answered by Daniel A: Zionist Pig 3
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Your conclusion should tie in to your opening paragraph. The basic outline for an essay is "Say what you're going to say" (opening paragraph), "say it" (body), "say what you said" (conlusion)..
2007-02-01 05:35:18
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answered by Rich F 3
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http://www.english.bham.ac.uk/staff/tom/teaching/howto/essay.htm
http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/
2007-02-01 05:44:44
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answered by alicias7768 7
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