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THREE
STEPS TO WRITING A GOOD ESSAY |
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| What
is an Essay? |
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An essay is a short piece of writing in which a writer
expresses his or her views about a particular subject. It should
have several paragraphs, good organization (an introduction, a body,
and a conclusion) and well supported opinions.
You will have 50 minutes to write your essay. It is a good idea
to plan how you will use the time.
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| STEP
I PLAN: 5-10 minutes |
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Take time to read the topics carefully. Make sure
you understand them, and then select the one that you feel you have
the most ideas about.
After you choose the question, plan how you will organize and develop
your essay. Notice that each topic asks you to state your opinion
about an issue. It is important to state clearly your opinion in
you introductory paragraph. Before you begin to write, think of
some reason to support your opinion, write your notes on the page
provided in the booklet.
Careful planning will make the actual writing of your essay easier
and should help you to write a better paper.
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| STEP
II WRITE: 30-40 minutes |
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If you have taken time to plan, most of the hard work
should be over by the time you begin writing the actual essay.
Each of your paragraphs should focus on one of your reasons and
provide enough support. You should write as much as you need in
order to answer the question well; that is, give sufficient detail.
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| STEP
III REVIEW: 5-10 minutes |
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Re-read your essay carefully. Check for grammar errors
or omitted words. Check for content as well as mechanics. Try to
make your corrections neatly. |
