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    THE PROCESS OF WRITING AN

    ESSAY
    Techniques and organization
    THE PROCESS OF WRITING AN ESSAY
    1. Brainstorming
     Free writing
     Clustering

    2. Outline

    3. Drafting

    4. Editing for content and structure

    5. Proofreading for language errors


    OUTLINE
    1. An Introduction:
     General information on the topic
     Thesis Statement

    2. Body Paragraph(s):
     Topic
    Sentence
     Supporting Ideas

    3. A Conclusion:
     Summary-restate
    the thesis statement
     Recommendations
    AN INTRODUCTION

     Hook (catchy statement)


     an interesting fact
     a surprising piece of information
     an exciting quotation
     an intriguing paradox
     an explanation of an odd term
     a short narrative/anecdote (not fiction)
     a provocative question
    THESIS STATEMENT
     A thesis statement usually appears at the end of the
    introductory paragraph of an essay, and it offers a
    concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay,
    research paper, etc.

     The thesis statement is developed, supported, and


    explained in the course of the essay by means of
    examples and evidence. Thesis statements help organize
    and develop the system of proper writing, and also serve
    as a signal to readers about the topic of the essay.
    TIPS FOR WRITING YOUR THESIS STATEMENT

    1. Determine what kind of paper you are writing:

     An expository (explanatory) essay explains


    something to the audience.
    MORE TIPS
    2. Your thesis statement should be specific—it
    should cover only what you will discuss in your
    essay and should be supported with specific
    evidence.

    3. The thesis statement usually appears at the end


    of the first paragraph of a essay ( introduction).
    EXAMPLES
     Example of an expository (explanatory) thesis
    statement:
     The life of the typical college student is characterized
    by time spent studying, attending class, and
    socializing with peers.

     The essay that follows should:


     Explain how students spend their time studying,
    attending class, and socializing with peers
    PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE
    WHAT IS A PARAGRAPH?
     A group of related sentences that discuses one
    main idea.

     It should be long enough to develop the idea


    clearly.

     It can stand alone or be a part of an essay.


    THREE PARTS OF A PARAGRAPH
    TOPIC SENTENCE
     States the main idea of the paragraph.

     It names the topic and limits the topic to specific


    area (controlling idea).

    Example
    The rise of Indian films is due to several
    Topic
    factors.
    EXAMPLES
     Gold, a precious metal, is prized for
    two important characteristics.

     Driving on free ways requires


    skill and alertness
    IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE T.S
     The first sentence in the paragraph

     Must be complete sentence.

     Should be neither too general nor too specific.

     Should not have unrelated controlling ideas.


     Recap your main idea (Restate your thesis
    statement)
     Leave a memorable impression
     giving a thought-provoking quotation
     describing a powerful image
     talking about consequences or implications
     stating what action needs to be done
     ending on an interesting twist of thought
     explaining why the topic is important
    EXPOSITORY ESSAY
     to explain a topic in a logical and straightforward
    manner.

     expository essays present a fair and balanced analysis of


    a subject based on facts—with no references to the
    writer’s opinions or emotions.

     Example: How do fridges work?


    ASSIGNMENT

     How does technology improve our quality of life?

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