Slideshare to write essays
- 1. SLIDESHARE TO WRITE ESSAYS A guide for the writing of essays from Toronto University
- 2. An excellent essay characteristics •Strong evidence of original thinking. •Good organization. •Capacity to analyze and synthesize. •Superior grasp of subject matter with sound critical evaluations. •Evidence of extensive knowledge base.
- 3. ORGANIZING AN ESSAY To have a clear idea of the type of essay you are about to write Research (cards, computer, the circle method) Outline/structure P-L-A-N!!!
- 4. ORGANIZING AN ESSSAY II Thesis Statements assertion to be explained and supported emphasis, methodology of argument awareness of difficulties/disagreement Paragraphs: illustration; definition; analysis; contrast Introduction identify the topic and catch the reader´s attention Topic Sentence Main point, mini-thesis Conclusion closure and stationg concepts in wider context
- 5. READING AND RESEARCHING • Critical reading • Note-taking • Sensible approach towards new words and internet research
- 6. PREVIEWING THE TEXT Read the title Think about the subject matter: Who wrote this text? When was it published? Where was it published?
- 7. SKIMMING AND SCANNING Skim the text by reading carefully the first paragraphs and the conclusion and just the larger concepts in-between Scan to look especifically if the text mentions the subject you are researching Summarize
- 8. USING SOURCES Use quotations Be careful NOT to plagiarize Paraphrase Summarize
- 9. SPECIFIC TYPES OF WRITING I The Book Review or Article Critique (it comments on and evaluates the book) The Annotated Bibliography (account of the research done) The Literature Review (account of the knowledge and ideas published on the topic) The Academic Proposal (first step in producing a thesis) (first impression, information and reasoning)
- 10. SPECIFIC TYPES OF WRITING II The Comparative Essay (compare and contrast ideas, positions on an issue, events, theories, texts, figures) History primary source (created at the time of the event) secondary source (what other scholars have written)
- 11. SPECIFIC TYPES OF WRITING III Literature avoid telling the plot master the art of analytical thesis respect the structure analyse, avoid evaluative judgements don´t confuse author with speaker
- 12. SPECIFIC TYPES OF WRITING IV Essays in Science Few differences: jargon, audience, use of passive voice The Abstract first impression, quantitive and qualitive of the document The Academic Proposal first step in producing a thesis) Admission Letter be personal, focussed, coherent, interpretive, specific
- 13. SPECIFIC TYPES OF WRITING V Aplication Letters and Résumés keep the reader´s interest in mind balace facts and claims write concisely The Lab Report specific outline, Engineering focussed Oral Presentations l ike any essay + reharsal +taking looks into account+ performance+handling of questions
- 14. STYLE Points to evaluate in an essay: handling of the topic and fulfillment of the assignment the quality of ideas organization style and grammar.
- 15. EDITING 1. Revise the intention of the essay 2. Revise the organization 3. Polish and edit your essay: word choice, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and spelling 4. Be neat. Looks do count
- 16. USUAL GRAMMAR PROBLEMS Wordiness Punctuation Using of the comma Faulty Parallelism Passive Voice Dangling Modifiers Plurals Possessives Subject-Verb Agreement
- 17. ENGLISH AS A 2ND.LANGUAGE Using Articles The Definite Article Expressions of Quantity Gerunds and Infinitives Verbs for Referring to Sources
- 18. FURTHER RESOURCES Online Writing Advice from Other Institutions Online Writing Reference Tools Online Resources for Students of English as a Second Language Online Resources on Pursuing a Career as a Writer
- 19. BIBLIOGRAPHY • Corson, T. and Smollett, R. “Passive Voice: When to use it and when to avoid it”. University College Writing Centre. • Fitzgerald, H. “Some tools to improve your Spelling”. University College Writing Centre. Freedman, L. And Plotnick, J. “Introductions and conclusions”. University College Writing Centre. • Hall, J. and Plotnick, J. “Using Topic Sentences” . University College Writing Centre. • Knott, D. “Critical Reading Towards Critical Writing”. New College Writing Centre Plotnick, J. “Organizing an Essay”. University College Writing Centre. • Plotnick, J. “Punctuation” . University College Writing Centre Procter, M. “Paragraphs” . Writing Support, and Visvis, V. University College Writing Centre. • Procter, M. “Revising and Editing”. Writing Support. • Procter, M. “Using Thesis Statements”. Writing Support Silber, C. A. “Some General Advice on Academic Essay Writing.” Department of English