Steps in Writing an Essay

1) Analyze the Questions
a. Without a clear understanding of the questions, you cannot write an adequate answer b. Understand key terms: Assess, Explain, and Etc.
c. Always write in the third person

2) Develop a Thesis
a. Thesis – Your opinion on the given topic
b. Thesis must be in the opening paragraph. The reader must know ...

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