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Essay writing for beginners

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L舒chezar Georgiev
L舒chezar Georgiev

Learn the basics of essay writing with the help of simple and straightforward presentations. This one focuses on the building blocks of the essay's introductory paragraph: the subject and the thesis.

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Chapter 1 The Introduction
Two important points: a short piece of writing on a particular subject
The general structure of an essay is: - Introduction (to the topic) - Body (contains ideas relevant to topic) - Conclusion (summarize key points)
This presentation will focus on the introductory part of your essay. Introduction = a short paragraph, consisting of a couple of sentences, presenting the subject of the essay.
Identify the subject in the sample essay topics below: Everyone should get a hobby. Dogs make the best pets. The best book I have read. Cycling in big cities is dangerous. Learning a second language is difficult.
The introduction contains the thesis statement (or thesis for short). What is a thesis: Thesis = the main idea of your writing.
A Subject is the general thing you are talking about. A Thesis is what aspect of that thing you are talking about specifically. You write the thesis yourself, after you have properly identified the subject. Please note: The thesis is usually located in the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.
Everyone should get a hobby. The general thing (subject) is hobbies and the specific thing (thesis) should argue why everyone should get a hobby Here is an example of a thesis, based on that essay topic and subject: - Getting a hobby will help you take your mind off work, relax, and make you happy.
Dogs make the best pets. e.g. thesis - When it comes to pets, dogs are the best choice because they are loyal companions that make you laugh and encourage you to live an active lifestyle.
Learning a second language is difficult. e.g. thesis: - Learning a second language is difficult because it requires a lot of studying, memorization and practice.
A thesis usually has three supporting ideas that defend it. The supporting ideas are included in the body of your essay. We will discuss the body of the essay in the next chapter.
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Essay writing for beginners

  • 2. Two important points: a short piece of writing on a particular subject
  • 3. The general structure of an essay is: - Introduction (to the topic) - Body (contains ideas relevant to topic) - Conclusion (summarize key points)
  • 4. This presentation will focus on the introductory part of your essay. Introduction = a short paragraph, consisting of a couple of sentences, presenting the subject of the essay.
  • 5. Identify the subject in the sample essay topics below: Everyone should get a hobby. Dogs make the best pets. The best book I have read. Cycling in big cities is dangerous. Learning a second language is difficult.
  • 6. The introduction contains the thesis statement (or thesis for short). What is a thesis: Thesis = the main idea of your writing.
  • 7. A Subject is the general thing you are talking about. A Thesis is what aspect of that thing you are talking about specifically. You write the thesis yourself, after you have properly identified the subject. Please note: The thesis is usually located in the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.
  • 8. Everyone should get a hobby. The general thing (subject) is hobbies and the specific thing (thesis) should argue why everyone should get a hobby Here is an example of a thesis, based on that essay topic and subject: - Getting a hobby will help you take your mind off work, relax, and make you happy.
  • 9. Dogs make the best pets. e.g. thesis - When it comes to pets, dogs are the best choice because they are loyal companions that make you laugh and encourage you to live an active lifestyle.
  • 10. Learning a second language is difficult. e.g. thesis: - Learning a second language is difficult because it requires a lot of studying, memorization and practice.
  • 11. A thesis usually has three supporting ideas that defend it. The supporting ideas are included in the body of your essay. We will discuss the body of the essay in the next chapter.