How to write an essay
An essay is usually a short piece of writing. It is often written from an author’s personal point of view. Essays can be literary criticism, political manifestos, learned arguments, observations of daily life, recollections, and reflections of the author.
These simple steps will guide you through the essay writing process:
1) Decide on your topic.
a) Your topic can be eather
i) A suggested topic. E.g. a quote “There are three constants in life… change, choice and principles.” Stephen Covey
ii) Your own topic. E.g. “The dog is the man best friend”
2) Prepare an outline or diagram of your ideas.
a) Diagram:
b) Outline:
Title (Centered or left-aligned)
I. Introduction
A. Premise/Thesis
B. Statement of points
II. Body
A. Point 1
1. Supporting Information
2. Supporting Information
B. Point 2
Supporting Information
Supporting Information
C. Point 3
Supporting Information
Supporting Information
III. Conclusion/Summary
A. Summary of supporting information
B. Conclusion reached
(Restatement of premise)
IV. Citations
3) Bases on eather a diagram or on the outline :
4) Write your thesis statement.
5) Write the introduction.
a) Write the main points.
b) Write the subpoints.
c) Elaborate on the subpoints.
6) Write the content paragraphs (second, third and fourth).
7) Write the conclusion.
8) Add the finishing touches.
