The
Course Essay:
This is the type of essay
you may be given as an assignment during the course of your studies. Like
any other essay you are expected to express ideas and arguments in your
own words.
Do you remember how to do
this? By working through the material that you studied in your lectures
and that you covered in research. The challenge will be to present these
complex ideas and arguments clearly. To attain the skill you have to adhere
to the following principles:
Please remember to give yourself enough
time to prepare well for the essay. No last minute jobs. Do the following:
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Make a detailed plan.
This will give you an overview of what you will include in your
essay from start to finish. |
2. |
Have a relevant beginning. Refer
to the key aspect of the question. Consider your own approach to
the question as well |
3. |
Put all stages of your argument
together. Give some sign posts that your reader can follow |
4. |
Allocate at least one paragraph
each of your ideas. Ascertain that these paragraphs are linked so
as to enable the flow of the argument. |
5. |
As you approach the end, critically
overview your arguments and make it a point that you round them
off. Create this conclusion by summing up your ideas in a balanced
manner. |
6. |
Be thorough and comprehensive
in its coverage. Make sure that you explain all ideas and theories
in detail because you will most probably use this essay in revising
for the examination essay which is next reviewed.
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