Features of
Effective Essays (a partial list):
Good essays and
essayists…
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·
Have
great transitions between paragraphs and ideas
·
Use
quotes.
·
Use
a wide range of vocabulary.
·
Tie
all details back to thesis.
·
Have
an interesting title.
·
Have
a supportable opinion.
·
Provide
examples.
·
Compare
and contrast.
·
Uses
specific details.
·
Arrange
facts so they build upon each other.
·
Are 8-19
paragraphs long.
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·
Use
life experiences – anecdotes.
·
Use
supporting facts: Statistics, quotes, experiences, numbers.
·
Have
and use opinions.
·
Have
a clear thesis (the “so what?”) and purpose.
·
Have
a clear reason why the reader should care.
·
Balance
paragraph size, yet vary it when appropriate.
·
Wrap
the up the essay in the conclusion, which ties back to the thesis, the lead,
or the title.
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