ESSAY

    Essays are a tool that allows students to express their understanding of a topic in their own words. Whether written as in-class assignments, as homework or as test questions, essays require students to demonstrate critical thinking, writing and analysis skills. Essay questions that include "describe and explain" in the instructions require students to combine aspects of both the descriptive and the expository essay genres in order to fully complete the assignment. Generate a list of elements that describe the essay topic. Make sure the list includes broad statements that give a collective overview of the topic, as well as specific, descriptive details.

Read over the list for ideas that you can investigate and evaluate using critical thinking skills. Brainstorm on a direction for your essay by jotting down potential conclusions to draw and points to make in the expository portion. Make note of all evidence that supports the ideas and conclusions you intend to present in your essay. Circle items on the list that pertain to the developing direction of the essay and cross out items that do not.

Develop a concise thesis statement that gives a clear overview of the essay's direction and point of view.

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