Friday, May 8, 2020
How to End a Why College Essay
How to End a Why College EssayIn a college writing workshop, the topic of how to end a why college essay naturally comes up. The workshop participants generally suggest writing one good paragraph before moving on to the next paragraph in a logical sequence. The workshop participants also tend to consider a single paragraph to be an appropriate number of paragraphs for their purposes.However, I think it is more important to write out several paragraphs and let the essay grow organically. As you read through the essay, keep track of the thoughts that develop in each paragraph and the paragraph or paragraphs that are connected to one another. A single paragraph may seem like a good idea when you first get started, but if you stop to think about the overall arc of the essay, you may find yourself rethinking your original plan to the disadvantage of the construction of the essay. In order to end a why college essay in a way that will be satisfying to the reader, you need to give thought t o all your paragraphs and construct them in this way.You may not realize that some of the ideas you have for paragraphs came from a book or magazine article that you read in high school. I have found that many essays borrow directly from some of these sources. I have found, for example, that stories by authors such as Martha Graham are often used as reference points. When you come across a similar story, you may find yourself looking for a similar plot or idea. If you use the same main ideas and structures as another author, you may end up with an essay that is very similar to your own and that you cannot decide whether or not you liked it.One of the things you need to pay attention to when you start writing your essay is your sentence structure. If you find that your paragraphs do not flow well, you may want to go back and edit your sentence structure. I am not suggesting that you rewrite the entire essay, just your sentence structure. By reviewing your sentence structure at the be ginning, you will be able to prevent the common problems that result from an unfocused essay.When you are working on the first draft of your essay, you will probably try to write out paragraphs in advance. You can make do with the three or four paragraphs suggested by the workshop participants, but try to write out several paragraphs and re-read them several times before you finalize the essay. This will help you avoid the common problem of getting into a rut.When you read your first paragraph, the point of the paragraph is to establish a reason for your conclusion, not to announce it. If you find that your first paragraph does not work for this purpose, then you may be tempted to reword your first paragraph. The problem is that, even if you get your first paragraph right, you may find that the second paragraph will work better for this purpose. At this point, it is helpful to ask yourself: What did I learn from my first paragraph?If you answer 'nothing,' then go back and re-read yo ur first paragraph and ask yourself: Was I able to establish a reason for my conclusion? If not, go back and rewrite your first paragraph. Ask yourself: What was I able to say in my first paragraph that I could not say in my second paragraph? You may find that, with a little re-writing, you are able to conclude your second paragraph without saying anything that could have been said in your first paragraph.In the end, you will have to use your own judgment to determine how to end a why college essay. Keep your first paragraph simple to read, and use your second paragraph to put the ending of your argument into a context that readers will understand. In the end, your essay will make a strong impression on your reader.
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