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Philosophy
What the teachers want you to demonstrate:
• That you can select the appropriate theory
• That you can explain the theory in your
own words
• Using the correct terminology
• That you can apply your understanding of
that theory to a particular ‘real life’ situation
• Create an example
Example
Philosophy
Simply
• Define
• Explain
• Example
Explain
Define
Technique
Topic 4
•Paragraph No
Topic 3
•Paragraph No 3
Topic 2
•Paragraph No 2
Topic 1
Paragraph No 1
Step 1
Conclusion
 Summarise EACH
topic
Step 2
Introduction
 Argument
 Background
 Outline
Step 3
Source: Academic and Professional Skills, p. 103 of the text
• Overall thesis statement
• Each paragraph’s point
Technique
Plan each paragraph
1. Sentence 1: states the TOPIC and links to other paragraphs (own words)
2. Sentence 2: background (explains the topic in more detail. Use own words)
3. Sentence 3: the first broad/general claim is introduced (own words)
4. Sentence 4:the CLAIM (with citation)
5. Sentence 5: the claim (explained or elaborated – own
words)
6. Sentence 6: transition from general to the specific (own words)
7. Sentence 7: the second specific claim is introduced (own words)
8. Sentence 8: the SPECIFIC CLAIM (paraphrase or quote)
9. Sentence 9: the claim (explained or elaborated – own words)
10. Sentence 6: a sentence which LINKS to the topic in the next paragraph (own
words)
This is a developed paragraph structure – expected at
Associate Degree level.
Formatting
• Cover Sheet, title page, essay, appendices
• Margins
• Font style and size
• Line spacing
• Citations and Reference List
Editing
• Spelling
• Grammar
• Formatting errors
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concepts and terminology?
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Academic Essays Writing Tutorial

  • 1. Academic Essays philosophy of writing academic essays
  • 2. Philosophy What the teachers want you to demonstrate: • That you can select the appropriate theory • That you can explain the theory in your own words • Using the correct terminology • That you can apply your understanding of that theory to a particular ‘real life’ situation • Create an example
  • 4. Technique Topic 4 •Paragraph No Topic 3 •Paragraph No 3 Topic 2 •Paragraph No 2 Topic 1 Paragraph No 1 Step 1 Conclusion  Summarise EACH topic Step 2 Introduction  Argument  Background  Outline Step 3 Source: Academic and Professional Skills, p. 103 of the text • Overall thesis statement • Each paragraph’s point
  • 5. Technique Plan each paragraph 1. Sentence 1: states the TOPIC and links to other paragraphs (own words) 2. Sentence 2: background (explains the topic in more detail. Use own words) 3. Sentence 3: the first broad/general claim is introduced (own words) 4. Sentence 4:the CLAIM (with citation) 5. Sentence 5: the claim (explained or elaborated – own words) 6. Sentence 6: transition from general to the specific (own words) 7. Sentence 7: the second specific claim is introduced (own words) 8. Sentence 8: the SPECIFIC CLAIM (paraphrase or quote) 9. Sentence 9: the claim (explained or elaborated – own words) 10. Sentence 6: a sentence which LINKS to the topic in the next paragraph (own words) This is a developed paragraph structure – expected at Associate Degree level.
  • 6. Formatting • Cover Sheet, title page, essay, appendices • Margins • Font style and size • Line spacing • Citations and Reference List
  • 7. Editing • Spelling • Grammar • Formatting errors Have you used the correct theoretical concepts and terminology? Have you used appropriate examples to answer the question?
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