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Not everyone who reads your writing will give it the same attention that you laboriously throw its way. In fact, most people I know are so pressed for time that they tend to skim through many of the stuff they read daily. They skim through news items, magazine articles, emails and whatever else you can imagine. Just [...] Looking for ways to get the writing juices flowing? Try one of these techniques the next time you find yourself staring blankly at the computer screen while beginning an essay or composing an email. Listing Facts. When you know the topic you’re writing about but can’t find a way to begin putting them together, try listing the [...] If you’re trying to write an essay, this five paragraph model might help get you started. The sample essay is about computers. The first paragraph introduces the topic. Paragraph 1: Introduces the topicExample Computer technology has significantly changed how we live and how we work. At least, that’s what my parents tell me. I’m too young to know what life was like for them without computers. I know only how computers are part of my life. Now that you’ve introduced the topic, your next step is to discuss your first idea. Paragraph 2: One ideaExample When my parents were my age, computers were rare. My mother had to write letters or telephone when she wanted to talk to her cousin in Los Angeles. I can only imagine sending letters and waiting for weeks to receive a reply. Computers make our lives easier. If I could not use computers, I could not communicate with others as easily. You’ve introduced one idea. The next paragraph introduces a second idea. Continue reading How to Start Writing an Essay: The Five Paragraph Essay Model |
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