Essay Writing

How to write an essay

Trials are common in high school, and college. You may even have to write essays in the business world (although they are usually called “reports” at the time). An essay is defined as “a short text that displays information, as well as the author’s opinion.”

7 steps to write an essay

ü  Decide what kind of essay you want to write

ü  Think of your subject

 ü  Research the topic

ü  Develop a thesis

ü  Describe your essay

ü  Write your essay

ü  Edit your writing to check spelling and grammar

 Although it sounds like many steps to write a simple essay, if you follow them, you can write more successful, clear and consistent essays.

1. Select the essay type The first step in writing an essay is to define the type of essay that you write. Trials can be divided into four main categories:

• Narrative essay: tell a story or share information about your topic in a simple and orderly way, as in a story.
• Persuasive essay: convince the reader of a point of view.
• Expository Essay: Explain to the reader how to execute a certain process. For example, you can write an essay with step-by-step instructions for preparing a peanut butter sandwich.
• Description Essay: Focus on the details of what is happening. For example, if you want to write a descriptive text about your visit to the park, give many details about what you experienced: the feeling of the grass under your feet, the appearance of the park benches and what the reader would have need to feel.
• Argumentative essay: Take a stand on a controversial issue and bring proof of your position.
• Comparison and contrast essay: Identify the similarities and differences between two topics that are usually in the same group.
• Problem solving essay: Describe a problem, persuade the reader to explain it, propose a solution, and be ready to dismantle objections.

2. Brainstorming You can only write an essay if you have an idea about which you should write. Brainstorming is the process by which you propose the theme of the test. All you have to do is sit down and think about ideas during this phase. Write down everything that comes to your mind because you can always limit these topics later.Search the subject

3. Research the topic Once you have thought about and chosen your topic, you may need to research to write a good essay. Go to the library or search online for information on your topic. Interview those who may be experts in this topic. Keep your research organized so you can easily refer to it. It will also make it easier to cite your source when writing your final essay.

4. Develop a thesis Your thesis statement is the main point of your essay. This is essentially a statement of what the test is about. For example, your thesis statement could be “Dogs Transmitted by Wolves”. You can then use it as a basic premise to write your essay in full, keeping in mind that all the different points must come back to this main point. You should usually state your points in your introductory paragraph. The thesis must be large enough for you to have enough to say, but not so widely that you cannot understand it.

5. Describe your essay The next step is to outline what you will write about. This means that you essentially want to draw the skeleton of your paper. Write an overview to make sure your paper is logical, well-organized and flowing well. Start by writing the thesis above and then write a topic set for each paragraph below. This means you need to know exactly what your paragraphs are about before you write them. Do not mix too many ideas in each paragraph, otherwise the reader may get confused. Make sure you have transitions between paragraphs so the reader understands how the paper flows from one idea to the next. For each section, enter supporting facts from your research. Make sure each paragraph matches your work and creates a coherent, understandable essay. Always use the specified writing guidelines like APA/MLA/Havard/Chicago/Turbian

6. Write the essay Once you have an overview, you can start writing. Write on the outline itself and complete your framework to create a complete, coherent and clear essay.You want to edit and reread your essay and see if it sounds exactly what you want it to be. Here are some things to keep in mind:Check for clarity, consistency and structure. Properly support your thesis with the information in your sections. Each paragraph must have its own topic set. This is the most important sentence in the section that tells readers what the rest of the section is about. Make sure everything flows together. While working through the essay, the transitional words come first. Transition words are the glue that connects each paragraph and prevents the paper from becoming inconsistent.  Read once again your introduction and conclusion. Will the reader know what your article was about?

7. Edit your writing to check spelling and grammar Check for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors. You cannot always rely on spelling to identify spelling mistakes. Sometimes you can spell a word incorrectly, but your spelling is also a word, such as spelling ‘of’ as ‘form’. Quotation marks are another common point of attention. It is important to state your sources accurately and clearly. Follow the guidelines for using quotes in articles and speeches.You may also want to consider the difference between a quote, a paraphrase and a summary.