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How to write an A2 Essay

How to write an A2 Essay. Mexborough School Department of History 2001-2002. Downloaded from www.SchoolHistory.co.uk. How to approach essay writing. Preparing and Planning. 1) Read widely. 4) An emerging answer. Research is the key task!. 2) Work out a broad structure.

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How to write an A2 Essay

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  1. How to write an A2 Essay Mexborough School Department of History 2001-2002 Downloaded from www.SchoolHistory.co.uk

  2. How to approach essay writing

  3. Preparing and Planning 1) Read widely 4) An emerging answer Research is the key task! 2) Work out a broad structure 3) Put your work in a logical sequence All of this should seamlessly blend into writing the essay.

  4. Essay Structure Introduction Middle Conclusion Substantive Conclusive Abstract

  5. Introduction Keep it relevant Beginning (or abstract) Context Use the key phrases in the essay title What is being discussed,argued or demonstrated

  6. The Main Body (Substantive) • Present evidence • Logical order (Chronological?) • Analysis • Refer often to the title • Balance! (Especially in a question that begins with a quote) • Refer to all parts of the question

  7. Conclusion • Re-state your argument using the key words from the title • Be confident in your argument • Hint at a broader context? • What other issues would you explore, given more time?

  8. Essay Writing: A Final Word • Remember that confidence comes from the hard graft that you put into your notes and research- if you don’t do this you will not build a logical argument, nor show any understanding of the subject matter. • ESSAY WRITING IS LIKE GARY PLAYERS VIEW ON GOLF AND SUCCESS……..

  9. “The more I practice, the luckier I get.”

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