Steps to writing a good essay
Understand/deconstruct the question
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- Identify the topic
- Find the relevant dates
- Define key concepts or specific factors
- Reflect on the command term(s)
Plan and write the essay
- The introduction
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- Show that you understand the question
- Indicate the scope of the essay
- Set your line of argument
- Provide a transition to the first paragraph
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- The main body / 4-6 paragraphs / each paragraph should include
- A clear opening sentence which links to the questions and states the key point or argument of the paragraph
- Evidence which supports the point given in the first sentence
- Critical analysis and perspectives/explanation https://www.greatassignmenthelp.com/blog/peel-essay-writing/
- A final sentence which sums up the argument of the paragraph and leads on to the next paragraph
- The conclusion
- Restate your main point or argument
- Link back to the title to show that your argument answered the question set. Don’t introduce any new points or evidence in your conclusion.