Is practice (to write again and again) the best way to enhance my skill on writing history essay?

Question

or if not, what is it?

Answer 1

To practiSE is to 'work in' as in 'a lawyer's practice' .... to practiCE is to repeat and repeat .....

Then to answer your question .... to practice writing essays by re-writing your essay a number of times is to give you opportunity to review what you want to say in the points you want to make, in the most informative and succinct manner possible (so you don't put in surplus writing, you don't waffle and ensuring you address all the points that are required by the question - whether it's history or any other subject)......

First and foremost.... you may find it very helpful to make a spider plan of all the points you want to make in that essay, prioritising (1,2,3...) those points in the order you want to make them..... then find/make a short sentence imbetween each point as a link from one to another (perhaps two or three in one paragraph) so that there is a flow, logic and continuity of thought being transmitted to the reader....
The essay should start with a position being posed ...ie. 'in this essay I will be showing that...' - then the linked up points as paragraphs - and then, as a final paragraph, rounded up with a summary of all the points as a general comment, emphasising your particular viewpoint as being supported by the points made in the essay..... ie '... to summarise then (or' in summary then....') this essay shows that .....

to re-write using a typewrite or a computer is to practice these above skills....
to practice re-writing by hand is more to improve your actual (physical) abilities in handling a writing implement .... this is no bad thing as when I was at school (many years ago now!) this was an actual lesson once a week .... it has paid dividends since as I am often complimented on my handwriting and my writing itself has opened doors to employment opportunities because employers have been so impressed with it and commented that to them it is an indicator of the 'type' of person they are employing (remember employers use handwriting analysis as part of their vetting process).....
Hope the above helps

(Whoops! the first line should read ..... 'as in a lawyer's practise...!' - too busy 'thinking' to 'think' about the 'writing'!!)

Answer 2

Yes, when it comes to writing anything whether historical or whatever, the more attempts you have at getting it right, the better it will eventually be. But if you want to get spelling and wording better it will always be beneficial to make use a dictionary AND a Thesaurus rather than a PC spellcheck, and also to check your facts from books or on line, to ensure you have not made any blunders. There is an old motto "if at first you don't succeed, try try again". Best of luck!

Answer 3

Generally yes, but it also helps to look at what makes a good history essay in the first place and structure yours around that so you know for sure where, if necessary, to improve your skills.

Answer 4

what is it you are trying to enhance, your ability at hand writing, in which case yes practise at writing again and again is the best way.

OR are you trying to enhance your skill at writing about history in which case reading and study are the best way to improve your skills. Reading will increase your knowledge and your understanding of history and your vocabulary and your ability to use words.

Answer 5

I would suggest that reading is as important as writing - you will get a feel for the way that essays are structured. But yes, practice, practice, practice....

Answer 6

practice makes perfect, or so they say. but also make sure you understand organization. a good essay is one that is organized. make sure you start out with a solid intro, introducing your topic and your main points, then hit every main point and back it up with some serious evidence. personally i think conclusions are the hardest part. but a solid conclusion that sums up your whole essay without sounding like a recap is key.

goooood luck

Answer 7

i would say yes but you need to read on what to include in such essays and get help from other people if possible. good luck

Answer 8

really really knowing ur subject
when u know what your talking about
you will be suprised how easy anything is
read always more than 1 source
and if possible sources that argue different points of view

Answer 9

yes because the more you practice the better you get

Answer 10

yes