This document provides guidance on how to write an essay, including preparing and planning with research, following an introduction, body, and conclusion structure, and focusing on logically developing an argument. It emphasizes the importance of reading widely, outlining a structure, writing in a logical sequence, and blending research and planning into the written work. Specific tips are offered on crafting an introduction that sets up the topic and thesis, writing body paragraphs with evidence and analysis, and concluding by restating the argument and hinting at broader contexts.

1. How to write an Essay Example: Give 3 major reasons why Egyptian civilization remained nearly unchanged for nearly 3000 years. Provide specific examples from the text, lectures and your own research. By Prof. G. Javier Burgos

2. How to approach essay writing

3. Preparing and Planning Research is the key task! 1) Read widely 2) Work out a broad structure 3) Put your work in a logical sequence 4) An emerging answer All of this should seamlessly blend into writing the essay.

4. Essay Structure Introduction Middle Conclusion Abstract Substantive Conclusive

5. Introduction Beginning (or abstract) Context What is being discussed,argued or demonstrated Use the key phrases in the essay title Keep it relevant

7. Thesis Statement A one- or two-sentence condensation of the arguments or analysis to follow. For example: “Ancient Egyptian society remained relatively unchanged for almost 3000 years due, in part, to geographical, religious and social factors.”

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