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Essay Writing Step by
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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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