Yoshikaの英語ワンポイントレッスン Vol. 10
これはタメになると大好評!ネイティブのカウンセラーによる英語ワンポイントレッスン!
大学や大学院の入学選考では非常に重視されるエッセイ。こんな学生なら是非うちの学校に来てほしい!と思わせるエッセイを書くには?連載第2回。
HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY: Part II of III
The following is a continuation of last month's "How to Write an Essay" series. Next month I will provide a sample essay and you can review points 1 through 10 using the essay.
(6) Introduction:
The introduction should grab the reader's attention, set up the issue, and lead in to your thesis. The title and first paragraph are probably the most important elements in your essay.
(7) Paragraphs:
Each individual paragraph should be focused on a single idea that supports your thesis. Begin paragraphs with topic sentences, support assertions with evidence, and expound your ideas in the clearest, most sensible way you can. Speak to your reader as if he or she were sitting in front of you. In other words, instead of writing the essay, try talking the essay.
(8) Conclusion:
Gracefully exit your essay by making a quick wrap-up sentence, and then end on some memorable thought, perhaps a quotation, or an interesting twist of logic, or some call to action. Is there something you want the reader to walk away and do? Let him or her know exactly what.
(9) Formatting:
Format your essay according to the correct guidelines for citation. All borrowed ideas and quotations should be correctly cited in the body of your text, followed up with a Works Cited (references) page listing the details of your sources. College writing typically uses MLA or APA styles.
(10) Language:
You're not done writing your essay until you've polished your language by correcting the grammar, making sentences flow, incorporating rhythm, emphasis, adjusting the formality, giving it a level-headed tone, and making other intuitive edits. Proofread until it reads just how you want it to sound.
To Be Continued ......
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