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Exam Preparation

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How to write an essay?

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What is an essay?
An organised collection
of YOUR IDEAS
about literary texts

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1st Step: Read the question / title Read the question carefully and check that you understand what you are being asked to do. Identify key instructions such as: account for, assess, compare, contrast, describe, discuss, evaluate, explain, etc.

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2nd step: Prepare an outline
Identify the key issues  Find an argument
List the main points which will form the basis of your argument or discussion
Identify the key arguments from the reading / course material

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3rd Step: Structure your essay
An essay consists of a beginning, a middle and an end:
Introduction, which explores the question, provides context and indicates the direction or structure of the argument to follow.
Discussion, which develops a logical argument from a series of points and supports it with relevant evidence such as facts, examples, illustrations, theoretical references.
Conclusion, which draws together your ideas, summarises your argument and demonstrates that you have answered the question.

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Democracy is the only form of legitimate government. Discuss