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1 Essay Writing Learning 22 nd of October 2015 Leonie Maria Tanczer, MSc.
2 LDS Workshop Series Week 2 8 th October 2015 Independent Study & Time Management Week 3 15 th October 2015 Literature Search Week 4 22 nd October 2015 Essay Writing Week 5 29 th October 2015 Referencing Week 6 5 th November 2015 Critical Reading and Writing Week 7 12 th November 2015 Presentation Skills Week 8 19 th November 2015 Literature Review Week 9 26 th November 2015 Dissertation and PhD Proposal Week 10 3 rd December 2015 Study Skills & Exam Preparation
3 Most of you
4 What this workshop will cover: 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
5 The Essentials
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7 Essay = Opportunity Helps you to organise your ideas on a given topic You can deepen and broaden your subjectknowledge (beyond the material covered in the course) You can explore a topic in detail Helps you to develop your writing skills You can engage with critical debates about your subject Opportunity to start preparing for exams
8 What attracts good marks? Lowest Marks Weak structure Missing thesis statement Shows little research Mostly descriptive Considers only one point of view Poor English Better Marks Good, logical structure Appropriate use of paragraphs Evidence of comprehensive background reading Answers the question Develops an argument
9 Essay Writing Time needed for each stage, do not leave to last minute What do you not feel confident about when writing essay writing? Feedback indicates what need to work on Use feedback to help you improve (marks and comments) you Check at end of workshop if you have actions you can take to work on your essay writing skills
10 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
11 Understanding the Question Read the question very carefully underline the key words These will tell you what the marker wants you to do and will require you to read and re-read the title Keep the title in front of you as you research, plan and write Feedback from lecturers did not answer question
12 Analysing the Question In what ways might terrorism be distinguished from other forms of political violence? (School of Politics, )
13 Analysing the Question In what ways might terrorism be distinguished from other forms of political violence? (School of Politics, )
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15 Understanding the Question Can you say in your own words what the essay is asking you to do? What other requirements have been specified Submission date, word count, font size, covering page etc. Marking criteria
16 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
17 Research for Your Essay What do I know already? Lecture notes, reading list i.e., module handbook What do I need to find out? Look at the key words / make a list Where will I get the information? Library, databases, web search Where will I find appropriate sources? Decide what information is relevant Discard what you do not need do not be tempted to quote from everything just to show that you have read widely
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19 Get Help Subject Librarian: Where and what is appropriate material Tutorials: Ask questions, get clarification Module Handbooks: Reading lists Lecturers: In in doubt query or go to office hour Learning : Referencing and critical reading Peers: What are they doing, reading, writing?
20 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
21 Reading Skills Scan: Is material relevant, why? Take details for referencing: Referencing software Use critical reading sheets Summarise the key points What evidence is being used Write down juicy quotes Relate to other material you have read What are limitations Read when you find you concentrate best
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23 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
24 Forming an Argument Taking a step back from your reading and notes Focus on the question Do you have a strong argument to make, based on relevant evidence (your reading material) Can you summarise verbally your argument, subarguments and key points E.g., gender pay gap in industry due to (a), (b), (c) etc.
25 Help with Forming Arguments Giving your views Talk about the things you want to mention in your essay Listening to others in tutorials How does your lecturer or peers make a point? Reading existing publications How do they establish their argument and structure their paper? Questioning assumptions Ask questions i.e., Why?
26 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
27 Set yourself a timeframe Planning an Essay When have you achieved what? Structure! What are the key points/arguments you need to include Use sections and headings to make a plan make short notes under each section about what you would like to include Decide on the order of your sections/paragraphs Can you make a link between each section What are you concluding
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29 Introduction (10%) Essay structure Engage the reader by introducing your topic Identify the issues you are about to explore Preview how you plan to answer the question Main text (80%) Divided into paragraphs (1 paragraph = 1 argument!) Paragraph has an Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion Structure set out by introduction and approach to question Must cover everything you said you would cover in the introduction Conclusion (10%) Summarises your argument and the main themes Do not present new arguments
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31 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
32 Writing your draft essay Start writing: It is a draft Keep things simple & clear: Can I follow your argument Follow academic writing style conventions: Formal, objective, impersonal, cautious, concise, specialist vocabulary etc. Keep referring back to the question: Is what you are writing clearly relevant? Use references and cite your evidence throughout: Reference straight away, otherwise you will get lost Use your plan to keep you on track: Be organised Develop and link your arguments: Use linking words & stick to the structure
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34 Critical Writing Descriptive: States what happened States what something is like Explains what a theory/model of care says Gives information Analytical: Explains why what happened is significant Evaluates strengths and weaknesses Shows why the theory/model is relevant or how it relates to practice Draws conclusions
35 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
36 Edit Leave a bit of time in between writing and editing Put yourself into the position of the reader: Has everything been defined? Can the reader follow your thinking? Can you summarise the key point of each paragraph and why it is relevant to your essay title? Is your language confident? Referenced correctly? Read your essay aloud & let it be read by peers
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38 Reduce Word Count If you find that you have written over the word limit, you can reduce it by going back over your assignment and cutting out redundant words and phrases. (28 words)
39 Reduce Word Count If you find that you have written over the word limit, you can reduce it by going back over your assignment and cutting out redundant words and phrases. (28 words) If you have written over the word limit, you can reduce it by cutting out redundant words and phrases. (19 words)
40 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
41 Proofreading What are you looking for? Spelling Grammar Missing words Spacing Words used inappropriately or in the wrong context (use dictionary to double-check meanings) Print it out to proofread your assignment Let others [native speakers] read over it
42 8 Stages of Essay Writing 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Forming an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing your essay (draft) 7. Edit 8. Proofread
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44 Checklist Step Rate 0-10 Action 1. Understanding the question 2. Research for your essay 3. Reading skills 4. Making an argument 5. Planning essay 6. Writing essay (draft and structure) 7. Edit 8. Proofread 9. Time management
45 Questions?
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47 We can help you develop your academic skills. Workshops / Resources Contact us: lds@qub.ac.uk
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