Essay Writing Style
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ESSAY WRITING STYLE
In the Essay/Note/Writing task, there is a separate weight for the writing style. Thus, please write in paragraph format. We have written the e-book primarily in point form only for remembrance and to make issues more clear for the reader. Do not write in point format in the essay. An essay should have the following three components – a)
Introduction b) Body and c) Conclusion. We will give some pointers about each of these:
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INTRODUCTION:
• The first component of the perfect essay is the introduction.
• A strong, powerful introduction is needed in order to capture the reader’s attention.
• You can also start with a famous quote linking it with the topic, if possible.
• The second purpose of the introduction is to establish the argument that will follow in the essay.
Lay down the basic argument in the introduction without getting into detail: For example: “The French Revolution led to the complete upheaval of European society in the social, political, and religious realms” may be mentioned in the introduction. It demonstrates that the writer intends to prove the argument in three specific areas. These three identified topics will then form the second part of the essay, the body.
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BODY:
• The body of an essay is where the main thrust and support for the argument and/or thesis will be found.
• In the above example of the French Revolution, the second paragraph would offer support for the argument using examples from the social changes that took place in France.
• Likewise, the second paragraph of the body would offer examples from the political situation in Europe.
• The third body paragraph drawing on religious changes.
• While going from one paragraph to another, use a linking line that alludes to the argument in the next paragraph.
There should not be a sudden sharp intellectual break
ESSAY WRITING STYLE
In the Essay/Note/Writing task, there is a separate weight for the writing style. Thus, please write in paragraph format. We have written the e-book primarily in point form only for remembrance and to make issues more clear for the reader. Do not write in point format in the essay. An essay should have the following three components – a)
Introduction b) Body and c) Conclusion. We will give some pointers about each of these:
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.c o m
INTRODUCTION:
• The first component of the perfect essay is the introduction.
• A strong, powerful introduction is needed in order to capture the reader’s attention.
• You can also start with a famous quote linking it with the topic, if possible.
• The second purpose of the introduction is to establish the argument that will follow in the essay.
Lay down the basic argument in the introduction without getting into detail: For example: “The French Revolution led to the complete upheaval of European society in the social, political, and religious realms” may be mentioned in the introduction. It demonstrates that the writer intends to prove the argument in three specific areas. These three identified topics will then form the second part of the essay, the body.
Es sa ys
fo
BODY:
• The body of an essay is where the main thrust and support for the argument and/or thesis will be found.
• In the above example of the French Revolution, the second paragraph would offer support for the argument using examples from the social changes that took place in France.
• Likewise, the second paragraph of the body would offer examples from the political situation in Europe.
• The third body paragraph drawing on religious changes.
• While going from one paragraph to another, use a linking line that alludes to the argument in the next paragraph.
There should not be a sudden sharp intellectual break