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While writing an essay one should make sure that there is coherence and relevance to the subject is achieved no matter for what purpose you are writing an essay.

For those of you who are preparing for competive entrance examinations for admissions to reputed educational institutions , you must understand the examiner's view.Yes,the 'examiner', whose peering eye is constantly finding relevant content,whose constant search is for the central idea which wether the examinee has kept hold of or not; has the examinee really captured the crux of the matter ?

So lets start.....

1. You should read a lot

If you are appearing for an examination , the question paper may ontain a number of topics.Therfore it is essential that you should read a wide range of newspapers and magazines so that whatever topic comes in the exam , it is familiar to you.

Let me pause here for a moment because I am feeling the need to share with you what I feel is called a good reading.Reading newspapers and magazines daily is beneficial only if you also carry out a sharp analysis of what you are reading.As you are reading assume that it is not text that you are reading but something is talking to you.Make your reading interactive.Do not just believe anything because it is written in the text.Use your mind.Try to think of your own views on what you read.Ask questions to yourself : why ? how ? what ? etc....This approach will minimize your burden of memorizing and maximize your ability of thinking original and unique points for the essay.

2. Drawing an algorithm for the essay

Outline all the points and views that you want to cover in the essay.If possible , write a rough essay first and include all the points that are to be covered relevant to the topic.Do not worry about the order or arrangement points at this stage.

3. Collecting facts and figure

Your essay should support its statements with relevant facts,proofs and examples.Do not try to be extremely factual as this can lead to errors in your facts and figures.Essay writing is not only about bringing forth your knowledge but it also about hiding your ignorance.It is better to make a general remark rather than a wrong factual remark.

4. Be concise and to the point

In an examination, there are two limits imposed on a candidate - the length limit and the time limit.Great care should be taken that the given restrictions are not violated.Your essay should cover all the aspects of your subject and your ideas but with precision and conciseness.

5. The introduction and the conclusion

The first paragraph of your essay should convey that you have fully understood the subject of the essay as well as intersting so as to caught grip of the reader from the very beginning.You can start by giving some example or a relevant quotation if possible.If not , you can also start by questioning the reader on the subject if it is some serious issue.
Your conclusion should provide a brief summary of your essay and the results based on your arguments.

6. Division of essay body in paragraphs

Every paragraph should have a central idea.You should take care that there should be a logical order and coherent connection between your paragraphs.

So be relaxed , think and read a lot , plan properly and your essay will be fabulous.See you till next post....And please don't forget to comment.

Links to free essays

Here is a list of essays.Do not copy but understand the concepts behind essay writing.

http://www.paulgraham.com/articles.html
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http://www.essaydepot.com/