HOW TO DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE

ESSAY
To use the link notes we have produced to help us develop an essay response
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU BELIEVE
THAT STUDENTS SHOULD PAY TUITION
FEES?
Step 1 Decoding what the essay is asking of you
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU BELIEVE
THAT STUDENTS SHOULD PAY TUITION
FEES?
Step 1 Decoding what the essay is asking of you
This is asking you to deal with both sides of the
argument.
It wants you to look at it from the perspective
of students but also from the perspective of
other relevant links.
There is no definite answer to the question it
relies upon you presenting evidence impartially
and judging which is the weightier side.
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU BELIEVE
THAT STUDENTS SHOULD PAY TUITION
FEES?
Step 2 Planning

Identify the points for consideration. (S)
Consider the related links. (S)
Develop your arguments for both sides using
P E E L (EX)
Summarise your findings, marshall your
evidence and express which side of the
argument is weightier. (C)

TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU BELIEVE
THAT STUDENTS SHOULD PAY TUITION
FEES?
Step 3 Write your S T A T E M E N T

The statement should be a lead in.
It should be three or four sentences maximum.
It should not contain an argument.
It should be meaningful and open up discussion
for development in the essay response.

TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU BELIEVE
THAT STUDENTS SHOULD PAY TUITION
FEES?
Step 4 Develop your arguments. E X A M P L E S

Only deal with one side of the argument at a time.
Deal with the less weighty side first.
Use the P E E L model to make your points valid and rounded.
Aim to develop at least 3 key points for the weightier side of the
argument.
Use link words and connections to help you.
P E E L
POINT EVIDENCE EXPLAIN LINK
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU BELIEVE
THAT STUDENTS SHOULD PAY TUITION
FEES?
Step 5 Write your C O N C L U S I O N

Refer back to the question.
Summarise the key points of your argument.
Aim for four or five good sentences that identify which side of the
argument you believe to be the most weighty and why.
Do not simply repeat what you have said in the main body of the
essay.
Make a judgement, dont sit on the fence!

WHAT HAVE YOU WRITTEN IN YOUR
ESSAY.............?
Step 1 Decoding
what the essay is
asking of you
Step 2 Planning
Step 4 Develop
your arguments.
E X A M P L E S
Step 3 Write
your
S T A T E M E N T
Step 5 Write your
C O N C L U S I O N