Como Escribir Un Ensayo
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IGCSE HISTORY - WRITING ESSAYS
You have done your reading. You have made your notes. You are sat at you desk, and haven't a clue what to do next! Don'tpanic! Instead, follow this advice.
Unpack The Question
Pick out key words, events, people and dates to help to focus your answer. For example: towhat extent was the Soviet Union responsible for the Cold War? (incidentally, this should have been done before you did your reading.)
Types of QuestionsYou need to be aware that there are different types of questions which ask you to do different things. Familiar questions;
"Why", "How" and "Accountfor" - Give reasons for / explain the methods or processes.
"Compare and Contrast" - Identify both the similarities and differences.
"To what extent" and"Assess the importance of" - Evaluate / judge the amount.
Planning: Introduction
Do not "set the scene". You are not going to tell a story, so don'tstart with one. Instead introduce the main argument of the answer. Its purpose is to give direction to the essay. Keep it short. Try to start with aquote, be provocative.
Planning: The Discussion
Remember that you need an argument, your essay could begin with "To what extent" or "Assess theimportance". Try putting your reasons in a diamond 9.
You must be able to give reasons for your decisions. (There are examples in the various questionssections.)
When planning your paragraphs, try to start with a statement and end with a link back to the question. To help you plan use this table:
You have done your reading. You have made your notes. You are sat at you desk, and haven't a clue what to do next! Don'tpanic! Instead, follow this advice.
Unpack The Question
Pick out key words, events, people and dates to help to focus your answer. For example: towhat extent was the Soviet Union responsible for the Cold War? (incidentally, this should have been done before you did your reading.)
Types of QuestionsYou need to be aware that there are different types of questions which ask you to do different things. Familiar questions;
"Why", "How" and "Accountfor" - Give reasons for / explain the methods or processes.
"Compare and Contrast" - Identify both the similarities and differences.
"To what extent" and"Assess the importance of" - Evaluate / judge the amount.
Planning: Introduction
Do not "set the scene". You are not going to tell a story, so don'tstart with one. Instead introduce the main argument of the answer. Its purpose is to give direction to the essay. Keep it short. Try to start with aquote, be provocative.
Planning: The Discussion
Remember that you need an argument, your essay could begin with "To what extent" or "Assess theimportance". Try putting your reasons in a diamond 9.
You must be able to give reasons for your decisions. (There are examples in the various questionssections.)
When planning your paragraphs, try to start with a statement and end with a link back to the question. To help you plan use this table:
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