The document outlines the essay writing process as taught by Humayun University of Gujrat, emphasizing the importance of topic selection, brainstorming, and structured writing. It details the components of an essay including the introduction, body, and conclusion, along with guidelines for crafting a thesis statement and ensuring coherence through transitional hooks. Additionally, it includes tips on proofreading and revising to enhance overall clarity and effectiveness.

1. Essay Writing
by
Humayun
University Of Gujrat
(Pakistan)

2. Pre-Writing
Selection of the topic
Brain Storming
Mind Map

3. Writing Process
Writing Introductory Paragraph
Developing the Main Body
Writing Concluding Paragraph

4. 1: Introduction
a)Grab attention by introducing Topic Sentence
b)State Thesis
2: Body
a)Build Points
b)Develop Ideas
c)Support Main Claim
3: Conclusion
a)Re-emphasize Main Idea

5. Introductory Paragraph
Write the topic sentence which contains the key
word/s of the topic
Justify your topic sentence with the help of
supporting sentences
Present thesis statement at the end of the
introductory paragraph

6. You can think of your thesis as a map or a guide both
for yourself and your audience, so it might helpful to
draw a chart or a picture of your ideas and how they
are connected to help you get started.

7. A thesis statement is a sentence (or sentences) that
expresses the main ideas of your essay and answers
the question or questions posed by you.
It offers your readers a quick and easy way to follow
summary of what the essay will be discussing and
what you as a writer are setting out to tell them.

8. The topic for thesis paragraph should be in the first or
second sentence. This topic should relate to the thesis
statement in the introductory paragraph.
The first paragraph of the body should contain the
first strongest argument. The last sentence in this
paragraph should include a transitional hook to tie
into the second paragraph of the body.

9. The first sentence of this paragraph should include
the reverse hook which ties in with the transitional
hook at the end of the first paragraph of the body.
The topic for this paragraph should be in the first or
second sentence
The last sentence in this paragraph should include a
transitional hook to the third paragraph of the body.

10. The first sentence of this paragraph includes the
reverse hook which ties in with the transitional hook
at the end of the second paragraph.
The third paragraph of the body should contain the
weakest argument.
The last sentence in this paragraph should not
include a transitional hook that signals the reader
that this is the final major point being made in this
essay. It will also lead your readers into the last or
concluding paragraph.

11. Repeat your thesis statement in other words.
Highlight your points.
Add suggestions if there are any
Proofreading
Review later-order concerns
Spelling
Punctuation
Sentence structure
Documentation style

12. Brain storming
Collection
Organization
Drafting
Revising
Proofreading

13. 1
Stephen King, creator of such stories as Carrie and
Pet Sematary, stated that the Edgar Allan Poe stories
he reads as a child gave him the inspiration and
instruction he needed to become the writer that he is.
2
Poe, as does Stephen king, fills the reader’s
imagination with the images that he wishes the reader
to see, hear, and feel.
(The introductory Paragraph includes a paraphrase
off something said by a famous person in order o get
the reader’s attention. The second sentence leads up
to the thesis statement which is the third sentence.)

14. 3
His use of vivid, concrete visual imagery to present
both static and dynamic settings and to describe
people is part of his technique.(Sentence 3 presents
topic of the paper to the reader and provide a mini
outline. The topic is Poe’s use of visual imagery. The
mini-outline tells the reader that this paper will
present Poe’s use of imagery in three places in his
writing.1) description of static setting 2) description of
dynamic setting 3) description of a person.5
”theTell-
Tale Heart”, a careful reader can observe Poe’s skillful
manipulation of the sentence.

15.  ANY QUESTION?