Note-Writing

Three Steps for Writing Short Essays (BARRON'S)

1) A Good Begining is(THESIS)
#short---------------------Two or three sentences is enough
#direct---------------------In the case of a comparision, state both sides of the argument in your first sentence
#an outline-----------------give the reader a general idea of your plan
2) Good Comments(BODY)
#include several points-----In the case of a comparison, three reasons is a standard
#are all related-------------All of the comments should relate to the general statement in the first sentence.
#are logical-----------------The points should be based on evidence
#are not judgement--------Judgments usually use words like "good"or "bad", "right" or "wrong". Judgements are not good comments
3) A Good Ending is(CONCLUSION)
#a summary---------------The last sentence is similar to the first sentence. It doesnot include a new idea