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Essay writing
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How to Write an Essay in 5 Easy Steps
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Pick a topic.
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If possible, choose something that interests you.
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Brainstorm.
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Write down any idea that comes to your head about things you’d like to include,
including key points, examples, and illustrations.
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Organize.
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Pick out a thesis, or main point you are trying to prove. This will
become your first paragraph.
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Identify three points to back up this thesis. These will become
your 3 supporting paragraphs.
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Think of a conclusion, which will become your fifth paragraph.
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Write.
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1st paragraph- State your thesis and add a transitional hook that alerts the reader
to what they can expect in the body of the paper
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2nd paragraph- This should be your strongest argument or point. Include
examples and illustrations.
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3rd paragraph- This should be your second strongest argument or point. Include
examples and illustrations.
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4th paragraph- This should be your weakest argument or point. Include examples
and illustrations.
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5th paragraph- This is your conclusion. Restate the thesis, summarize your three
points, and make a strong final statement that ties up and concludes the essay.
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Revise.
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Read your paper over after not viewing it for a while so you can
see it with fresh eyes. Look for ways you could strengthen your
argument or grammar. Have a friend read it over and give you
feedback.
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HOW TO WRITE A PERFECT ESSAY?
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Make sure you understand the topic you’re going to write about
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Write a strong, clear, concise thesis to set the tone/intent/direction
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Outline your thoughts and ideas in a rough draft
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Circle back to your introductory paragraph if it’s giving you a hard time
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Every paragraph needs a sentence to frame what it’s going to discuss
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Cite reputable sources and use these quotes to support your opinion
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Stay focused on the topic you clarified in step #1
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Finish by summing up the point you made and how you came to it
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Check for errors and to make sure your essay hits the nail on the head
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Essay topics
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Advertising: traditional media versus social media
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Social media in the modern world
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Freedom of speech and its impact on social media
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Accuracy of the media news
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The new trends in communication
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The growth of video blogs
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Influence of bloggers on social media
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Why is radio still prevalent in the modern world?