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Essay writing

RABIA ASHRAF
 Essay writing
 Tips for essay writing
overview  Essay structure
 Types
 Qualities
ESSAY WRITTING
WHAT IS AN ESSAY?

Essay The word Essay is defined in "The Concise


Oxford Dictionary" as "a literary composition (usually
prose and short) on any subject.“
It is a written composition giving expression to one's
own personal ideas or opinions on some topic; but the
term usually covers also any written composition,
whether it expresses personal opinions, or gives
information on any given subject, or details of a narrative
or description.
HOW TO WRITE A GOOD ESSAY?

Follow these points for writing a perfect essay:


• Start by writing a thorough plan
• Ensure your essay has a clear structure and overall
argument
• Try to back up each point you make with a quotation
• Answer the question in your introduction and
conclusion but remember to be creative too
Tips for essay writing
 Give your essays an interesting and appropriate title. It will help
draw the attention of the reader and pique their curiosity
 Keep it between 300-500 words. This is the ideal length, you can
take creative license to increase or decrease it
 Keep your language simple and crisp. Unnecessary complicated
and difficult words break the flow of the sentence.
 Do not make grammar mistakes, use correct punctuation and
spellings. If this is not done it will distract the reader from the
content
 Before beginning the essay organize your thought and plot a
rough draft. This way you can ensure the story will flow and not
be an unorganized mess.
Essay Structure

Essay structure almost always


follows a simple beginning-
middle-end format, or in this
case, an introduction-body-
conclusion format. However, it’s
what’s contained within those
sections that make all the
differences.
Introductory paragraph

Essays follow the same guidelines for introductions as


any other piece of writing, with an extra emphasis on
presenting the thesis prominently, ideally in the topic
sentence. By the end of your introduction paragraph, your
reader should know without a doubt what your essay is
about.
Body paragraphs
The majority of your essay is body paragraphs, all of which support your
thesis and present evidence.
Pay close attention to how you organize your body paragraphs. Some
arguments benefit from a logical progression, where one point leads to a
second, and that second point leads to a third. Remember that the reader
doesn’t understand the topic like you do (that’s why you’re writing the
essay), so organize your paragraphs in the way that’s best
for their comprehension.
What if you’re writing an argumentative essay where you compare and
contrast two or more points of view? Do you present your argument first
and then share opposing points of view, or do you open with your
opposition’s argument and then refute it?
Serious writers can get pretty technical about how to organize an
argumentative essay. There are three approaches in particular used
often: Aristotlian (classical), Rogerian, and Toulmin. However, these can
get exceedingly complicated, so for a simple essay, a basic structure will
do just fine:
Your point
Concluding paragraph

Essay conclusions wrap up or summarize your


thesis in a way that’s easy for the reader to digest.
If you get the chance, you can add a new
perspective or context for understanding your
thesis, but in general the conclusion
should not present any new evidence or supporting
data. Rather, it’s more of a recap.
Types of an Essay
 Descriptive Essay: A descriptive essay paints a picture
with words. A writer might describe a person, place, object, or
even memory of special significance. The descriptive essay
strives to communicate a deeper meaning through the
description. In a descriptive essay, the writer should show
through the use of colorful words and sensory details.
 In an expository essay, the writer explains or defines a
topic, using facts, statistics, and examples. Expository writing
encompasses a wide range of essay variations, such as the
comparison and contrast essay, the cause and effect essay, and
the “how to” or process essay.
TYPES
 Narrative: In a narrative essay, the writer tells a story about a
real-life experience. While telling a story may sound easy to do,
the narrative essay challenges students to think and write about
themselves. When writing a narrative essay, writers should try
to involve the reader by making the story as vivid as possible.
 A persuasive essay is just as it sounds: an essay to persuade
or convince the reader of a certain point. It’s similar to an
argumentative essay— they both strongly favor a particular
point of view, but the difference is the end goal: Argumentative
essays just have to present their case, while persuasive essays
have to present their case and win over the reader.
FIVE QUALITIES OF GOOD WRITING

1. FOCUS: An essay should have a single clear central idea. Each


paragraph should have a clear main point or topic sentence.
2. DEVELOPMENT: Each paragraph should support or expand the
central idea of the paper. The idea of each paragraph should be
explained and illustrated through examples, details, and descriptions.
3. UNITY: Every paragraph in an essay should be related to the main
idea. Each paragraph should stick to its main point.
4. COHERENCE: An essay or paper should be organized logically, flow
smoothly, and "stick" together. In other words, everything in the writing
should make sense to a reader.
5. CORRECTNESS: A paper should be written in generally correct
standard English, with complete sentences, and be relatively error-free.

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