What makes a good essay?

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  • Created by: Karina181
  • Created on: 10-06-17 09:12
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  • What makes a good essay?
    • Introduction
      • Introduction sets up what is expected in the rest of the essay
      • Introduction needs to be relevant and address the question
        • Turn the question around
      • A clear introduction that sets the tone
        • Establish your opinion on the question
      • Introduction establishes main argument
        • Give a direction to your paragraphs
        • A clear introduction that sets the tone
          • Establish your opinion on the question
        • Introduction sets up what is expected in the rest of the essay
      • An introduction should engage the reader
        • set up your idea- clear and concise
    • Main body
      • Main body expands the arguments from the introduction
        • Paragraphs- PETE paragraphs link to the idea in the introduction
      • Main body has a number of linked paragraphs
        • 5 paragraphs- connect ideas and paragraphs so they flow to the end of the text
      • Main body should include examples that back up the points
        • "Quotations"- imbeded into your explanations
      • Each paragraph needs to refer back to the question at the beginning
        • Topic sentences- what the focus will be connected  to the question
    • Conclusion
      • Conclusion must not introduce new ideas
      • Conclusion reminds the reader of your point of view
        • Remind the reader of the opening idea
      • Conclusion- answers the main question
        • Clear answers
      • Conclusion finishes on a strong note
        • Direct and short

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