The dictionary defines an essay "as a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose and generally analytic, speculate, or interpretative." [dictionary.com]
In other words, essays can take many forms. However, we are dealing with academic essays in this course, and they have certain expectations.
- An introductory paragraph with a thesis statement that is arguable.
- Body paragraphs (no particular number, as few as two, but the upper limit is high).
- A conclusion
- A bibliography that cites the sources of information used in the essay.
HOW CAN I WRITE LONG ESSAYS?
1- Start right away or as soon as possible.
2- How long your essay should be, what the topic is, read the directions twice.
3- Make yourself a schedule
4- Give yourself a deadline to do assignment.
5- Do some research if you need to.
6- Research doesn´t mean just oing to the library; ir can mean talking to people, observing your environment, and other ideas.
7- Take notes on everything.
8- If you read something, write down quotations you might use and the source of those quotations.
9- Write your thesis statement.
10- It´s a good time to think of at least three pieces of evidence for your thesis.
11- Start writing your outline.
12- Include the details you want to be sure to cover in your paper.
13- It´s time to start your first draft.
Include the details you want - quotations, arguments.
Include a bibliography if that´s relevant.
Make sure everything makes sense and your points are logical.
Your essay should have strong transitions and not just jump around from topic to topic.
Correct any informal or conventional language or any place where your vocabulary is not accurate.
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