Writing Essays - Part 2
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DO I PLAN THE ESSAY AND ORGANISE MY IDEAS? |
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You have gathered
your information and begun to organise it during your note
taking. Now you need to sort the material again - brainstorm,
make connections between ideas by mindmapping, or by a list
of headings. Next, you order the material into a logical sequence
for how you want to present the ideas. |
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First: What
is your answer to the question?
Write a short answer. |
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Put your essay together as follows: |
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An introduction based on your short answer. This is
your thesis statement (what point of view you will take) |
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A body of argument points (usually one per paragraph
with supporting examples/evidence and organised in a logical
sequence) which support/ prove your thesis statement. |
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A conclusion which is a concise outline or what your
essay was about, with your answer reiterated. |
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So how do I
plan this essay? |
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What is the answer to your question? |
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What points do you need to make to support or give evidence
to prove your answer?
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What is the best order to arrange these points? Are they
relevant to the topic? These points become your paragraphs
in the body of your essay. Remember you are arguing your point
of view, showing you are aware of their views, but maintaining
your stance.
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Methodology
These questions can be answered by using:
Mind Map
Rehearsing Aloud:
Imagine that you are in the kitchen debating your assignment
with one or more people. What stand do you take and what points
do you make to support it? Role play other points of view.
Challenge your own! Tape your debate if you wish!
Skeleton
outline
(point form plan)
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