Conquering writer’s
block
First things first
Nothing attracts writer’s block more than a blank piece of paper or
document. But there is a way around this to help kick start the writing
process.
1. Open a new Word document.
2. Start typing the title page (essay title, your name and student number,
course, lecturer).
3. Move down to the next page and type a Contents heading.
4. Move down a page and type Introduction.
5. Move down a page and type Main body.
6. Move down a page and type Conclusion.
7. Finally make a last page titled References.
In fact you have now started your essay!
How to begin writing an essay
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Look at the opening sentences in similar compositions by other people.
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Come straight to the point, with an effective heading or title.
Writing an introduction
Introductions are important. They arouse a reader's interest, introduce the
subject, and tackle the ‘So What? factor’. In short, they're your paper's "first
impression." But you don't have to write them first. In fact, many students
prefer launching right into the body of the essay before they tackle intros and
conclusions. However, other students prefer writing the introduction first to
help "set up" what's to follow. Also, in an exam situation, you need to begin
with an introduction. Below are a few guidelines for beginning an essay with
an introduction.
Whatever your style, you'll probably put your thesis/question somewhere near
the end of the paragraph and some important background information
directly before. But that still leaves the very beginning. Contrary to what you
may have been taught, intros don't have to begin with a "general statement."
So what are some different ways to start that first sentence?
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Begin with a quotation. Just make sure you explain its relevance.
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Begin with a question.
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Begin with an example.
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Begin with a definition.
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Begin with a summary.
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Begin with a statement of a problem.
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Begin with an acknowledgment of an opinion opposite to the one you
plan to take.
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An idea that has received some support (then explain why it is
incorrect), or an accepted procedure (then explain the advantages of
an alternative).
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Begin with a definition or explanation of a term relevant to your paper.
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Begin with necessary background information that leads directly to the
problem or hypothesis.
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Begin with a response to one of the reader’s potential questions.
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Refer briefly to things you expect your readers to know, and build on
this foundation.
If introductions give you trouble no matter when you do them or how you
begin, sometimes it helps to construct several mini-outlines just for that
paragraph and try each out to see which works best.