Qualities Good Writing Parts Composition

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Goodwriting

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IDEA OR FOCUS

An essay should have a single clear central idea.

A paragraph should have a clear main idea or a topicsentence.

Good writing demonstrates awareness of the topic and

does not contain unnecessary information.

There's nothing to writing. All you do is sit downat a typewriter and open a vein. Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith


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ORGANIZATION

An essay should have a structure or plan of development.

This may be achieved through the use of transitionaldevices to signal the relationship of the supporting ideas tothe main idea, theme, or unifying point and the evidenceof a connection between sentences.

Good writing uses transitions to signal the plan or textstructure and end with summary or concludingstatements.

Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. William Wordsworth


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LANGUAGE OR WORD CHOICE

Choose precise and vivid words and you will add strengthto your writing and enable readers to follow your ideas andpicture in their minds the things that you describe.

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me theglint of light on broken glass.

Anton Chekhov


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SENTENCE FLUENCY

In a piece of writing, it is not only important that the wordsblend together smoothlyit is also important that thesentences flow well from one to another. By using avariety of sentencesdifferent lengths and differentstructuresand using transitions to connect them, you willcreate a smooth rhythm in yourwriting.

If my doctor told me I had only six minutes tolive, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster. Isaac Asimov


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CONVENTIONS

Conventions refer to punctuation, capitalization, spelling,and variation in sentence used in the paper. Papersrepresenting the higher end of the scale follow, with fewexceptions, the conventions of punctuation, capitalization,and spelling and use a variety of sentence structures topresent ideas.

Writing is easy: All you do is sit staring at ablank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on

your forehead. Gene Fowler


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VOICE

Just as you have a distinctive way of expressing yourself when you speak, you can develop a distinctivevoice as a writer.

Every author in some way portrays himself in hisworks, even if it be against his will. Goethe


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INTRODUCTIONNTRODUCTION

BODYODY

CONCLUSIONONCLUSION


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INTRODUCTION1. Introduce the topic with

some indication of its inherentinterest or importance, and a

clear definition of theboundaries of the subject area2. Indicate the structure

and/or methodology of theessay , often with the majorsections of the essay or itsstructural principle clearly

stated3. State the thesis of the


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INTRODUCTIONattention-grabbers

Offer a surprising statistic or

fact State an interesting quote Use a rhetorical question

Involve your readers with ananecdote or story


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'I know that many of you think the homelessare a lost cause and that they are lazy good

for nothings. Well, of course, that might betrue for some of them, but let me tell youabout Dave. I went to school with Dave forthree years until Year 11. It was just beforeour exams when Dave's mum and dad hitproblems - big-time! From there on in lifebegan to fall apart for Dave. He just wasn't

able to cope. By the time he was eighteen,when I was sitting for my A-levels, Dave wason the streets...'


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Each dayEach day160,000160,000

studentsstudentsmiss schoolmiss schoolfor fear of for fear of beingbeingbullied.bullied.


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As I first set foot in the hollowedAs I first set foot in the hollowedhalls of my dear Alma Mater, thehalls of my dear Alma Mater, thewords of Ben Stein ring in my ear:words of Ben Stein ring in my ear:The first step to getting what youThe first step to getting what youwant out of life is this: Decide whatwant out of life is this: Decide whatyou want.you want.


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If practicemakes perfectand no one isperfect, thenwhy practice?


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INTRODUCTION

transition

Bridge the gap from the attentiongrabber to the purpose andsignificance of your essay.Narrow the focus of the topic

Explain the relevance of theattention-grabber Provide necessary background

information


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thesis statement

It states exactly what your essay isdiscussing


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BODYIn the body of your essay, youshould develop the ideas that youpresented in the introduction.

Some people refer to this as"fleshing out" your ideas. It canbe helpful to make a list of theideas you want to present, along

with any research to supportthose ideas.


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BODY

fleshing out

1. Elaborate on points made in theintroduction

2. Provide background and detailson topics mentioned

3. Give substance, usinganecdotes, metaphor,symbolism, and other methods


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CONCLUSIONYour conclusion should remind thereader of what your paper actuallysays! The best conclusion willThe best conclusion willinclude ainclude a synthesissynthesis , not just a, not just asummary summary --instead of a mere list of your major points, the bestconclusion will draw those pointstogether and relate them to oneanother so that your reader canapply the information given in theessay.


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synthesis

1. Give a list of the major arguments for your thesis(usually, these are the topicsentences of the parts of your essay).

2. Explain how these parts areconnected.


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context

Tell the reader what you want himor her to do.

Explain why this topic is timely or important.

Remind the readers of why thetopic matters to them personally.

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