Essay Writing Step by Step

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Essay Writing Step by

Step


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Why write an Essay?

Organise your thoughts.

Argue your viewpoint.

Research something in-depth.

Communicate your ideas to others.


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What makes a Good Essay?

Answers the question aske

Shows understanding of th

Uses a range of sources.

Puts forward a clear argum

Is logically structured and


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Introductio

Historical B

Main Cont

Rebuttal

Conclusion


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Word Count

Introduction200 words Historical Background300 words

Main Content

Point 1300 words

Point 2300 words

Point 3300 words Point 4300 words

Rebuttal100 words

Conclusion200 words


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Introduction

Introduce the topicwhy is it interesting?

Lay out a roadmap for the reader.

State the thesis or argument.

Remember:

Write your introduction after the main body of the es


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Historical Background

Contextualises the essay.

You might include:

Main art movements of the time,

Other artists or designers,

Social or cultural movements.


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Main Body

3 to 5 main points. Each point:

Introduce,

Back up with expert opinion,

Summarise.

1. Tell them what youre going to tell them.

2. Tell them it.

3. Tell them what youve told them.


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Rebuttal

5% - not essential in first year. Show how others have disagreed

with your argument.

Bring in other voices.

Respond to them.

Strengthens your argument.


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Writing an Essay Step by Step

1. Understand the Question.2. Research and gather references.

3. Brainstorm.

4. Plan.

5. Write.

6. Proof.


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Research

Find Sources:

- Library,

- Nival,

- Online Journal Articles.

Evaluate Sources:

- Relevant,- Reliable,

- Varied.

Collect citation information.


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Research - Avoiding Plagiarism

Common problem. Not always deliberate.

A result of poor organisation.

Have a system in place.


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Brainstorm


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Plan out your Essay

Remember the Five Parts1. Intro

2. Historical Background

3. Main Bodydivide into your key points

4. Rebuttal

5. Conclusion


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Ways to Plan your Essay

Historical - essay follows a timeline. Sequentialfollows a clear path or idea.

Bullet Points,

Section headings,

Doodles,

Mind Maps,

Talk it out.


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Write

Have question and plan in front of you.

Follow your structure.

Refer back to question.

Each paragraph:

introduce,

backup with evidence, summarise.


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Proof and Edit

What to look for:

Has it answered the question?

Did you bring in expertopinions?

Spelling/Grammar,

Word count,

Correct referencing.

Strategies:

Spellcheck

Text to Speech

Swap with a Friend

Print out and doodle


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