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In short, essay writing demands a steady focus on an essay topic.
For students who are opting for the methodical approach, collated
below is a step-by-step guide.
- The Given: Look at what you have
Before you jump into making plans or running errands, you have to
identify the things that you have. In reverse, starting with the
‘given’ is essential as it allows you to isolate missing pieces
and decide on what to do with them.
a. If
your tutor gives you a direct essay prompt, you had nothing much to
do – save for a quick review. Then you may proceed to the next
step (2).
b. If
your tutor gives you some ‘pieces,’ you will have to sit down
and take your time figuring out what is it that is really required.
You might review your notes, conduct research and readings before
finally seeing the light.
A clear outlook: You know what content to produce for your
essay topic.
- The Draft: Put them together, see what’s amiss
Now, with a clear outlook, you may be lured to immediately writing
the essay. Evidently, you have to fight the temptation to begin
writing without a clear outline. For a seamless approach, you must
prep an outline.
By default, outlines start with an introduction, a bulky body,
and a convincing conclusion. Designating topics for the essay
body is likely to consume most of your time. You can fill it by
simply assigning subheadings (i.e., an essay’s dissected topic
parts).
Yet, to ensure that you won’t forget what those headings are really
about (yes, more often than not, you will forget), write a
descriptive brief per subheading.
A clearer outlook: You know where you should actually
start.
Of course, you can’t spend all the time that you have for
brainstorming. You need to jot it down, too!
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