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ESSAY WRITING

WHAT IS AN ESSAY?
An essay is a short formal piece of writing dealing with a single subject.

In general an academic essay has three parts.


1.Introduction
2.A body
3.Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
It gives the reader an idea of what they are about to learn .
BODY SECTION
It provides the information on the topic.
CONCLUSION
It embodies a summary of the content.
TYPES OF ESSAYS
1.Argumentative essay
2.Compare and contrast essay.
3.Descriptive essay
4.Illustration essay
5.Informative essay
6.Narrative essay
7.Persuasive essay
8.Definition essay
9.Cause and effect essay
10.Expository essay
11.Simple essays
12.Fact and opinion essay
13.Analytical essays
14.Critical essays
15.Process essay
16.Research essays
17.Review essays
18.Explanatory essays
STAGES OF WRITING
1.Think about the topic
2.Gather information and ideas
3.Organize your ideas.
4.Getting something on paper.
5.Writing a first draft.
6.Reviewing in light of feedback or reflection.
7.Producing a final draft.
TYPES OF WRITING
ESSAY TOPICS
DISCOURSE MARKERS
WRITE AN ESSAY ON THE
TOPIC, “SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT”
ACTIVITY -1
Many people nowadays travel abroad for their university education.Why do people
do this?Would you consider doing this yourself and why?
THANK YOU!!!

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