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How to write an A1 Essay

• by Andy Walker
• Learning Online

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How to approach essay writing
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Preparing and Planning
1) Read widely
4) An emerging answer
Research is the key task!
2) Work out a broad structure
3) Put your work in a logical sequence
All of this should seamlessly blend into writing
the essay.
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Essay Structure
Introduction
Middle
Conclusion
Substantive
Conclusive
Abstract
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Introduction
Keep it relevant
Beginning (or abstract)
Context
Use the key phrases in the essay title
What is being discussed,argued or demonstrated
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The Main Body (Substantive)

• Present evidence
• Logical order (Chronological?)
• Analysis
• Refer often to the title
• Balance! (Especially in a question that begins
  with a quote)
• Refer to all parts of the question

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Conclusion

• Re-state your argument using the key words from
  the title
• Be confident in your argument
• Hint at a broader context?
• What other issues would you explore, given more
  time?

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Essay Writing A Final Word

• Remember that confidence comes from the hard
  graft that you put into your notes and research-
  if you dont do this you will not build a logical
  argument, nor show any understanding of the
  subject matter.
• ESSAY WRITING IS LIKE GARY PLAYERS VIEW ON GOLF
  AND SUCCESS..

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The more I practice, the luckier I get.