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Writing Essays. Preparation for HE. What is an Essay?. ‘The academic essay … is a kind of game in which the writer, according to the extent to which s/he is familiar with the rules and is able to use them, seeks to satisfy the demands of the reader/marker ’. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Preparation for HE
‘The academic essay … is a kind of game in which the writer, according to the extent to which s/he is familiar with the rules and is able to use them, seeks to satisfy the demands of the reader/marker’.Houghton (1984) in James, G. (ed) The ESP Classroom, University of Exeter
It is a piece of continuous writing which is divided into paragraphs
It should present information in a linear format, so that paragraphs ‘hang together’ effectively and the information is presented sequentially & logically.
Crack the Code Decide what the question is asking, using tutor, peers, BUG system
Gather information Pull together relevant information from a variety of sources
Put your ideas together Draft and edit your arguments in written
format
Tidy up, check and correct Proof read your work to clear it of errors.
Price, G. & Maier, P. (2007) Effective Study Skills: Unlock Your Potential , Essex, Pearson Education Ltd