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Knowing how to write a college essay is a useful skill for anyone who plans to go to college. Most colleges and universities ask you to submit a writing sample with your application. As a student, you’ll also write essays in your courses. Impress your professors with your knowledge and skill by using these great essay writing tips.
Prepare to Answer the Question
Most college essays ask you to answer a question or synthesize information you learned in class. Review notes you have from lectures, read the recommended texts and make sure you understand the topic. You should refer to these sources in your essay.
Plan Your Essay
Many students see planning as a waste of time, but it actually saves you time. Take a few minutes to think about the topic and what you want to say about it. You can write an outline, draw a chart or use a graphic organizer to arrange your ideas. This gives you a chance to spot problems in your ideas before you spend time writing out the paragraphs.
Choose a Writing Method That Feels Comfortable
You might have to type your essay before turning it in, but that doesn’t mean you have to write it that way. Some people find it easy to write out their ideas by hand. Others prefer typing in a word processor where they can erase and rewrite as needed. Find the one that works best for you and stick with it.
View It as a Conversation
Writing is a form of communication, so think of your essay as a conversation between you and the reader. Think about your response to the source material and the topic. Decide what you want to tell the reader about the topic. Then, stay focused on your response as you write.
Provide the Context in the Introduction
If you look at an example of an essay introduction, you’ll see that the best essays give the reader a context. Think of how you introduce two people to each other. You share the details you think they will find most interesting. Do this in your essay by stating what it’s about and then telling readers what the issue is.
Explain What Needs to be Explained
Sometimes you have to explain concepts or define words to help the reader understand your viewpoint. You also have to explain the reasoning behind your ideas. For example, it’s not enough to write that your greatest achievement is running an ultra marathon. You might need to define ultra marathon and explain why finishing the race is such an accomplishment.
Answer All the Questions
After you finish writing the first draft of your essay, make sure you’ve answered all the questions you were supposed to answer. For example, essays in compare and contrast format should show the similarities and differences between ideas, objects or events. If you’re writing about a significant achievement, describe what you did and how it affected you.
Stay Focused as You Write
Writing requires concentration. Find a place where you have few distractions and give yourself time to write without interruptions. Don’t wait until the night before the essay is due to start working on it.
Read the Essay Aloud to Proofread
When you finish writing your essay, read it aloud. You can do this by yourself or ask someone to listen to you read it. You’ll notice places where the ideas don’t make sense, and your listener can give you feedback about your ideas.
Avoid Filling the Page with Words
A great essay does more than follow an essay layout. It has something to say. Sometimes students panic and write everything they know about a topic or summarize everything in the source material. Your job as a writer is to show why this information is important.
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www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com WRITE BETTER ESSAYS IN JUST 20 MINUTES A DAY www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com WRITE BETTER ESSAYS IN JUST 20 MINUTES A DAY www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com 2nd Edition ® N E W Y O R K Copyright © 2006 LearningExpress,LLC. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by LearningExpress,LLC,New York. Library ofCongress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Write better essays in just 20 minutes a day—2nd ed. p.cm. Rev.ed.of:Write better essays in just 20 minutes a day / Elizabeth Chesla.1st ed. © 2000. www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com ISBN 1-57685-546-5 1.English language—Rhetoric—Problems,exercises,etc.2.Essays—Authorship— Problems,exercises,etc.3.Report writing—Problems,exercises,etc.I.Chesla, Elizabeth L.Write better essays in just 20 minutes a day.II.LearningExpress (Organization)III.Title:Write better essays in just twenty minutes a day. PE1471.C47 2006 808.4—dc22 2006000438 Printed in the United States ofAmerica 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Second Edition For information or to place an order,contact LearningExpress at: 55 Broadway 8th Floor New York,NY 10006 Or visit us at: www.learnatest.com Contents INTRODUCTION 1 PRETEST 7 www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com SECTION 1 Planning the Essay 17 LESSON 1 Thinking about Audience and Purpose 19 LESSON 2 Understanding the Assigned Topic 25 LESSON 3 Brainstorming Techniques:Freewriting and Listing 31 LESSON 4 More Brainstorming Techniques:The 5 W’s and Mapping 37 LESSON 5 Choosing a Topic and Developing a Thesis 43 LESSON 6 Outlining and Organizational Strategies 49 LESSON 7 More Organizational Strategies 57 SECTION 2 Drafting the Essay 63 LESSON 8 Thesis Statements and the Drafting Process 65 LESSON 9 Paragraphs and Topic Sentences 71 LESSON 10 Providing Support 77 LESSON 11 Strategies for Convincing 85 v –CONTENTS– LESSON 12 Introductions 93 LESSON 13 Conclusions 99 SECTION 3 Revising,Editing,and Proofreading the Essay 105 LESSON 14 Revising:The Big Picture 107 LESSON 15 Revising Paragraphs 113 LESSON 16 Editing 121 LESSON 17 Proofreading 131 SECTION 4 Taking an Essay Exam 141 LESSON 18 Preparing for an Essay Exam 143 LESSON 19 Drafting,Editing,and Proofreading 151 LESSON 20 Sample Essay Exam Questions and Answers 157 POSTTEST 163 www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com ANSWER KEY 173 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 193 vi Introduction Y ou probably can’t even count how many essays you’ve written for your high school classes.There are wwwessays .assIigneEd in ELngliTsh andS com4positUion cla.ssebs,hisltoroy andg civicfs calasses.,ancd laonguagme classes. Many electives even require essays.Ifyou’re a junior or senior,you know that the stakes for essay writ- ing keep getting higher.You’ll probably have to write one in class as part ofan exam,and/or have a large part of your grade based on an essay.But they’re not just worth grades—essays are also a part ofhigh-stakes tests like the ACT,Regents’,and SAT;and they’re required on college applications. How can you improve your essay-writing skills,not only to get better grades,but also to score higher on tests and boost your chance for admission to the college you’d like to attend? This book offers a step-by-step plan that can be completed in just a few weeks. (cid:2) How to Use This Book There are 20 lessons in this book,each ofwhich should take you about 20 minutes to complete.Ifyou read five chapters a week and complete the practice exercises carefully,you should become a more powerful and effective essay writer in one month. Although each lesson is designed to be an effective skill builder on its own,it is important that you proceed through the book in order,from Lesson 1 through Lesson 20.The material in Section 2 references and builds on what you’ll learn in Section 1,as Sections 3 and 4 reference and build on Sections 1 and 2.Writing is a process— a series ofskills,strategies,and approaches that writers use to create effective essays.In reality,this process isn’t as linear this book presents.You might prefer to brainstorm first,and then write a thesis statement—and that’s fine.However,once you understand the writing process,you can adapt it to your unique working style and to each specific writing situation you encounter. 1 –INTRODUCTION– The first section ofthe book,Planning the Essay,covers the basic prewriting steps that are essential to effec- tive writing.Drafting the Essay,Section 2,shows you how to take your ideas and formulate a solid working draft. In the third section,Revising,Editing,and Proofreading the Essay,you’ll learn how to shape your draft into a clear, effective essay.Taking an Essay Exam,the fourth section,provides strategies for writing under the pressure of a ticking clock,whether for an in-class exam or a test such as the ACT or SAT. Each lesson includes several practice exercises that allow you to work on the skills presented in that lesson. The exercises aren’t simply matching or multiple-choice questions.Instead,you’ll practice what you’ve learned by doing your own writing.These practice exercises are central to your success with this book.No matter now many examples you see,you really won’t benefit fully from the lessons unless you complete the exercises.Remember to keep your practice answers as you work through the book—some lessons will ask you to further develop ideas gen- erated in earlier practice exercises. To help you stay on track,use the sample answers and explanations for the practice exercises at the back of the book.Check them at the end ofeach lesson,reading the explanations carefully as you review your response to the exercise.Keep in mind that there is no single correct answer to most exercises.What you’ll find instead are suggestedanswers that contain all the elements called for in the exercise. You’ll also find practical skill-building ideas at the end ofeach lesson—simple thinking or writing tasks you can do to sharpen the skills you learned in that lesson.Some ofthese exercises ask you to read an essay and exam- ine it for a specific element or detail.You can find essays in many places,such as an English or composition class textbook,or on the Internet.Ifyou have trouble finding appropriate writing,check the list ofsuggested reading in the Additional Resources section at the end ofthe book. www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com To gauge your progress,we’ll begin with a writing pretest.You should take the test before you start Lesson 1.Then,after you’ve finished Lesson 20,take the posttest.The tests are different but comparable,so you’ll be able to see just how much your understanding ofthe writing process and your writing skills have improved. (cid:2) Different Types of Essays What makes writing both interesting and challenging is that every writing task is unique.Writing is communi- cation:You are expressing ideas about a subjectto an audiencefor a purpose.Each time you sit down to write,one or more ofthese three elements will be different,creating a unique writing situation. Essays are one ofmany different forms,or genres,ofwriting.While there are many different kinds ofessays, general skills and strategies apply to all ofthem.This book will teach you those skills and strategies and help you practice them.Specifically,we’ll help you apply those skills and strategies to three essay types: ■ The college application essay ■ Essays for high school and college classes (timed and untimed) ■ The standardized,timed essay exam (such as ACT,GED,Regents’,SAT) Section 4 ofthis book (Lessons 18,19,and 20) extensively covers the standardized,timed essay exams.Here is more information about how to approach and successfully complete application and class assignment essays. 2 –INTRODUCTION– The College Application Essay Most colleges and universities require students to submit a written essay with their application.The nearly 300 schools that use the Common Application (www.commonapp.org) present five topics from which you must select and write on one.Other schools use similar types oftopics,or even ask you to come up with your own. No matter the topic,though,the purpose ofthis essay remains the same:to reveal something personal about you that will give the admissions department a better idea ofwho you are and why they should accept you.This isn’t the time to wow your reader with your insights into current social problems or the poetry ofthe seventeenth century.Your audience,an admissions officer,want to learn about you.A successful college application essay trans- forms you from a two-dimensional applicant into a dynamic,three-dimensional “real”person.And in most cases, the more real you are to the admissions officer,the more likely it is that he or she will accept you. Ofcourse,the application essay also gives the reader a sense ofhow well you can communicate in writing, and that ability is crucial to your academic success.After all,admissions officers are not only looking to see ifyou’re a good fit for the university—they also want to see that you’ll be able to handle their curriculum and that you can read and write effectively at the college level. Here are some Common Application topics and writing requirements found on most other applications: 1. Evaluate a significant experience,achievement,risk you have taken,or ethical dilemma you have faced,and its impact on you. 2. Discuss some issue ofpersonal,local,national,or international concern and its importance to you. 3. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you and describe that influence. www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com 4. Describe a character in fiction,an historical figure,or a creative work (as in art,music,science,etc.) that has had an influence on you. 5. A range ofacademic interests,personal perspectives,and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background,describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community,or an encounter that demonstrated the importance ofdiversity to you. 6. Topic ofyour choice. 7. Submit a writing sample. “Topic ofyour choice”and “submit a writing sample”allow you to recycle something you’ve written for a class, or even another application (just be sure to change or delete any references to another school). No matter which topic you select,remember that it is meant simply as a vehicle for revealing something about you,not the historical figure,issue ofinternational importance,or person who has influenced you.But being per- sonal can be tricky.Anything and everything in your life or about your personality is not appropriate admissions- essay material.College admissions officers note that the worst essays are depressing and/or paint an unflattering picture ofthe applicant.Think ofit this way:Your job in the essay is to get the reader to like you.Don’t hand him or her a reason to reject you by revealing negative information.Your goal is to sound competent and responsible. 3 Tips for Success Here are a few other specific strategies to help you write a winning college application essay: ■ Avoid clichés. The typical admissions officer reads hundreds of essays each winter. You won’t stand out, and you’ll run the risk of boring him or her, if you write about a subject also chosen by dozens of other stu- dents. What’s been done too many times before? Here are a few subjects virtually guaranteed to bore your audience: how you’ve been influenced by a famous person, the death of a grandparent, losing the big game, why you want peace in the Middle East, etc. ■ Think local, not global. The small, uniquely personal experience is more revealing than your response to 9/11 or your plan to solve global warming. “Local,” or small, also guarantees that your essay will be original. Choose a subject that you alone have found significance in, and you’ll have a better chance of writing the kind of essay they’re looking for. ■ Don’t brag or overstate your importance. There is a fine line between appropriately advocating for yourself and your talents, and sounding like a walking ego. In general, don’t take credit for anything you shouldn’t (did your team really win the championship because of your leadership skills?). ■ Avoid offensive topics. You don’t know if your essay will be read by a 20-something, a 70-something, Demo- crat or Republican, male or female, gay or straight, white or black, Christian or Buddhist. Therefore, the risk of offending this unknown reader is great. You should steer clear of touchy subjects, and be careful not to dismiss or critique the other side of your argument while laying out your own. www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com Essays for High School and College Classes In almost every high school or college class,you can expect at least part,ifnot all,ofyour evaluation for the term to be based on your written work.In a college literature class,for example,100% ofyour grade will probably be based on two out-of-class essays,an in-class midterm,and a final essay,which may be a timed exam.In a politi- cal science class,your midterm and final exams might include multiple-choice,short answer,and essay questions. Your success in school depends heavily on your ability to write effectively,both in and out ofthe classroom. Types of Essay Assignments Essay assignments in high school and college classes will be as varied as the instructors who teach them.Most assignments,however,will fall into one oftwo categories: 1. The Personal Essay In composition classes and in college placement exams,you will often be asked to write an essay based on a personal experience or observation.Here are two examples: Alison Lurie wrote,“Long before I am near enough to talk to you in the street or at a party,you announce your personality and opinions to me through what you are wearing.By the time we meet and converse,we have already spoken to each other in an older and more universal language: the language ofclothing.”Write an essay in which you agree or disagree with this statement.Use evidence from your personal experience,observations, or reading to support your position. 4
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How to Write an Essay in Under 30 Minutes
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If you’re taking your SATs this year, you may be preparing to write a solid essay within the 30 minute time limit. Or you might be trying to improve your writing speed to complete essay exams faster and more efficiently. Writing a five paragraph essay in under 30 minutes can seem daunting, but with the right planning and time management, it is certainly achievable.
Sample Essays
Planning the Essay
- For example, you may get a prompt in the form of quotation: “Time has a doomsday book, on whose pages he is continually recording illustrious names. But as often as a new name is written there, an old one disappears. Only a few stand in illuminated characters never to be effaced.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [3] X Research source
- You may then receive a question attached to the prompt: “Are there some heroes who will be remembered forever? Or are all heroes doomed to be forgotten one day?" Plan your response, and then write an essay to explain your views on this issue. Be sure to support your position with specific points and examples. You may use personal examples or examples from your reading, observations, or, knowledge of subjects such as history, literature, science. [4] X Research source
- For example, you may brainstorm the Longfellow quote/question by thinking of personal examples of heroes who are remembered or forgotten, such as family members, friends, teachers, or peers who have acted as heroes to you or to others. Or you may focus on a historical figure who seems to be a forgotten hero or a decorated hero.
- This essay question is asking for two sides of the discussion, the forgotten hero and the remembered hero. Your thesis should discuss both sides and choose one side to argue for or against.
- You may choose to spotlight a historical figure who encountered opposition and challenges in her life, such as the suffragette Susan B. Anthony. Anthony worked tirelessly for decades to get the government to recognize women’s right to vote, and was often derided by the government and by individuals within her own organization. She is a good example of a hero who was not recognized as a trailblazer until late in her life, though she is now remembered as a heroine in history. Try to refer back to the quotation in the essay prompt in your thesis, if possible, to show you have read the entire question.
- A possible thesis statement could be: “Though Longfellow argues that names, or heroes, may be forgotten over time, one historical figure, Susan B. Anthony, was derided in her lifetime for her beliefs but is now remembered as a heroine of her time.”
- Introduction: Your beginning paragraph should contain an engaging first sentence and your thesis statement. Some writers find it easier to write create a temporary introduction and revise it once they are finished with the essay. This will ensure the introduction is cohesive with the rest of the essay.
- Conclusion: This paragraph should summarize your main argument and restate your thesis. You may also want to include last thoughts around the essay question.
Writing the Essay
- Try to spend two to three minutes on each body paragraph. Then, take three minutes on your conclusion paragraph and go back to your introduction. Spend the last three minutes revising your introduction so it matches the tone and perspective of the rest of your essay.
- An interesting or surprising example: This could be a personal experience or a key moment in the life of the historical figure you are discussing in your essay. For example, you may discuss Anthony’s childhood as a Quaker and her later adoption of more casual dress and growing interest in social reform at the age of 26. [9] X Trustworthy Source University of North Carolina Writing Center UNC's on-campus and online instructional service that provides assistance to students, faculty, and others during the writing process Go to source
- A provocative quotation: This could be from a source you used for your essay or one that feels relevant to your topic. For example, you may use a well known quote from Anthony, such as: “Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world's estimation, and publicly and privately, in season and out, avow their sympathy with despised and persecuted ideas and their advocates, and bear the consequences.” [10] X Research source
- A vivid anecdote: An anecdote is a very short story that carries moral or symbolic weight. Think of an anecdote that might be a poetic or powerful way to start your essay.
- A thought provoking question: create a question that will get your reader thinking and engaged in your topic. For example: “Did you ever wonder how women received the right to vote in the United States?”
- Body paragraph 1: You may start by discussing Anthony’s early successes. Look at the establishment of the Women’s Loyal National League in 1863 by Anthony and Stanton. As the first national women’s political organization in the United States, it had a membership of 5000 and provided a platform for women to speak out on issues like slavery and women’s right to vote. [12] X Research source
- Body paragraph 2: You may discuss Anthony’s mid career struggles. Look at the split in the women’s movement in May 1869, with the establishment of the National Woman’s Suffrage Association (NWSA) by Anthony and Stanton, and the rival American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA). Note how after the Civil War, Anthony devoted her time and life to the suffrage movement, assuming leadership of the NWSA in 1890 and continuing to advocate for women’s rights. Anthony also remained unmarried, which gave her an advantage under the law, as married women at the time were not permitted to sign official documents and had to defer to their husbands. [13] X Research source
- Body paragraph 3: You may discuss Anthony’s later life, including her many speaking engagements throughout the United States on the need for women’s suffrage and equal rights. Though Anthony died in 1906, and did not live to see the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution, affording women the right to vote in the United States in 1920, her forty years of tireless work paved the way for the legal precedent and gave women a strong sense of empowerment and equality. [14] X Research source
- For example, you may restate your thesis: “Throughout her life, Susan B. Anthony’s sacrificed her time, energy, and personal livelihood to advocate for women’s rights, proving that though many heroes may be forgotten, their actions will live on in history.”
Editing the Essay
- For example, an essay on Susan B. Anthony could have the title: “An Unsung Heroine” or “Susan B. Anthony: An Advocate for Change”.
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- ↑ Arash Fayz. Test Prep Tutor. Expert Interview. 1 November 2019.
- ↑ https://libguides.newcastle.edu.au/essay_planning/essay-planning
- ↑ https://resources.warburg.sas.ac.uk/pdf/emh823b2778298.pdf
- ↑ https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc/handouts/the-writing-process-1/invention/Writing-a-Response-or-Reaction-Paper
- ↑ https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/thesis-statements/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/test-terror.html
- ↑ https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/introductions/
- ↑ https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/should-i-use-i/
- ↑ https://www.rochester.edu/sba/
- ↑ https://www.jscc.edu/academics/programs/writing-center/writing-resources/five-paragraph-essay.html
- ↑ https://repository.library.georgetown.edu/bitstream/handle/10822/553350/laCossJoanHarkin.pdf
- ↑ https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/susan-b-anthony
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Susan-B-Anthony
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In order to successfully write an essay in under 30 minutes, you need to plan it out and work efficiently. Take a good 10 minutes to plan out the essay and come up with a thesis statement that will convey your argument and help guide your essay. It may seem like a large chunk of your time, but it will save you from having to rewrite or restructure your essay later on. Then, take 15 minutes to write your introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Use the last 5 minutes to proofread your essay and look for spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Don’t worry about coming up with a title until you’re finished. It will be much easier then. For tips about how to edit an essay you write in under 30 minutes, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No
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