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CUTE PRINTABLE PLANNER FROM http://snippedph.blogspot.com

Sooo worth my money! They’re only $15 and I can print as much as I want, and use them for as long as I want. Weeee

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HOW TO WRITE A STRONG ESSAY

I recently got an ask about how to write an introductory paragraph for an essay so I thought I’d do a post about how to write a good essay.

** Important Points ** For essays in high school, use third person unless the teacher specifically tells you not too. It’s more academic and professional while first person sounds really informal. I’ve heard that in college it’s different but again, it depends on the class. Stay on the safe side and use third person unless otherwise specified. Also, try to be as sophisticated and mature as you can. This makes the essay sound smarter and makes it easier to read.

1) INTRODUCTION

Try to think of an upside down pyramid here. You start off broad and end off tapered to a point (specific). The formula for writing a good intro is this: hook, background info, introduce topic of discussion, and thesis. In the pyramid example, the hook is the broad and the thesis is the narrow. The intro is usually around 8 sentences long.

Hook: Unlike what you’ve probably been told through out high school, the hook is not necessarily a wow statement. It’s typically a broad idea that relates to the topic of discussion. I usually use historical facts or common wisdom and go from there. I then follow it up with a sentence that elaborates on my hook and a sentence that connects my hook with the background info.

Background Info: Here you give the reader some context as to what you will be discussing in your essay. It sets the scene for the topic you’re discussing. Try to be concise.

Introduce the Topic of Discussion: Here you give a brief summary of the points you’re arguing/discussing. It should be one sentence per body paragraph and again, be clear and concise and avoid merely summarizing the plot. This part should cover the gist of your ideas.

Thesis: This should be a longer complex sentence that summarizes your point of view and ideas. This is one of the most important parts of the essay so crafting a good thesis is crucial.

I did a more detailed post about the introduction with an example introduction paragraph HERE.

2) BODY PARAGRAPHS

The meat of your essay. Here is where you state your arguments and defend them with supporting evidence from literature, articles, or even your personal experience. I would generally limit one argument per body paragraph. Which reminds me, most likely you have been taught the canned five paragraph essay. Some people write all their essays in five paragraph format because they thing that is the only way to go. Really, you can do four+ body paragraphs with the common numbers being four and six. It depends on the essay. When writing your body paragraph you need this structure: topic sentence, three points, three examples of supporting evidence, conclusion. Body paragraphs typically fall between 8 -15 sentences.

Topic Sentence: This is similar to a thesis. Here you’re stating the argument that you are proving in a clear and concise sentence.

Three Points: There’s a rule of thumb that you generally want to have three points about each argument and have a piece of supporting evidence for each point. I’m going to start with the three points first. Basically, you want three ideas about your argument that show why it’s valid. For example if you’re trying to argue that cheese is dairy, your three points are it’s made of milk, it’s featured in the dairy section of the grocery store, and the FDA labels it as dairy.

Three Examples of Supporting Evidence: These are usually quotes from other sources or the piece of literature you’re analyzing that support the three points of your argument. To use the really bad cheese example from above, for the milk point you’d use an ingredients label from a package of cheese, for the grocery store point you’d get a sheet with the department labels and the produce in those departments, and for the FDA point you’d find a quote from their website.

Conclusion: This is a sentence or two that wraps up your body paragraph. It should briefly summarize the points you discussed or the topic sentence and help transition into the next paragraph.

2) a. COUNTER ARGUMENT PARAGRAPHS

This paragraph is NOT necessary for most essays. However, some do require them so it’s important to know how to approach them. Depending on whom you ask, they’ll either tell you that the counter argument paragraph goes in the middle of your body paragraphs, or at the end. Personally I prefer the end but the middle is more correct. Placing it in the middle allows you to end on a strong note but I think it’s a matter of personal preference. The counter argument is used to present an opposing view point and say why it’s wrong. This can strengthen your argument if it’s done properly but ruin it if it’s done wrong so tread carefully. The only thing different from the body paragraph structure is the topic sentence.

Topic Sentence: Here you need a specific template to start the paragraph properly. I usually use: It may be argued that _______________ but there is sufficient evidence to show that _______________. The first blank is filled with the opposing argument and the last blank is your argument. There are different ways to structure this sentence but this is the one I use.

The rest of the paragraph is the same as the body paragraph: you get three points as to why the counter argument is wrong and three points to support it. Then you end with a typical concluding sentence.

3) CONCLUSION

This is where you wrap up your arguments and finish strong. It has three components: a restatement of your thesis, summary of your arguments, and general statement to wrap it up. Think of the right side up pyramid this time. The pointy end is the thesis and the bottom is the general statement that closes your essay. A conclusion is typically 5 sentences long.

Restatement of Thesis: This is pretty self explanatory; you restate the thesis using different language than you used in your intro.

Summary of Arguments: Here you briefly touch upon the arguments you covered in your essay. Again, clear and concise, and whatever you do, DO NOT introduce new information. It can ruin the amazing essay you worked so hard on.

General Statement: A general statement is a broad idea that you use to tie your entire essay together. It’s kind of like the hook but should be more relevant to your essay.

And that is how you write a killer essay. I use this technique whenever I write and it has never failed me. Hopefully if will help you improve your writing! If you have any questions, feel free to hit up my ask box.

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academla

some psychology index cards + notes in progress (thanks to highbrow) ft. my favorite 20-color pack of stabilo point 88s

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thejournoblr-blog

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thescholarlysquad

[note:] in case y’all don’t know already, this is @scholarlysquad - i can no longer access my previous account due to some problems with my email account, and therefore i’ve had to move to this account!!! if, by chance, you were following me there, please unfollow that blog ^ and follow me here instead since that blog will be inactive from now on!

hey everyone, recently i’ve discovered a lot of new and interesting methods of taking notes and so i decided to compile them all into this masterpost and share them. hope this helps!

+ general note taking advice

use notability [app - my absolute favourite!]

using notes to study

some note-taking tips

+more note-taking tips

huuuge guide to note-taking

fastest way to take notes [video]

taking notes from different sources

huuuge list of various effective note-taking systems

+ the cornell method

layout

printables

downloadable template

how to take notes this way [video]

how to take advanced cornell notes [video]

cornell method pdf generator

template for ms word + how to use it [if u feel more comfy using ms word for note-taking]

+ outline method

introduction [how to use, advantages/disadvantages]

colour-coded outline method notes

format/layout + how to study this way

how and when to use them + how they help [video]

evernote [app + website - the best for this method imo]

+ flashcards

quizlet [app also available on ios and android]

flashcards+ [ios app]

how to make + study with them

making + organising flashcards

for: history

for: biology

for: chemistry

for: languages

+ summary foldables

layout + purpose

how to make them + take notes [video]

+ sketchnotes

what are thooose?

how to make the best sketchnotes

cool drawings/methods to inspire u

basic visual note-taking tips [1]

tips + drawing refs for beginners

how to make pretty banners

tips on illustrating notes

+ mind maps

mindmapping.com [aka ur ultimate mind-mapping resource]

mindmeister [aka super cool mind-mapping software pt.1]

xmind [aka super cool mind-mapping software pt.2]

99 mind mapping resources!!!

infographic on mind mapping

(amazing, super pretty) post on mind maps + how to make them

different ways of making mind maps [video]

cause & effect mind maps

making concept maps

+ other amazing, super effective methods

using abbreviations

note-taking cheat sheet

the two-notebook method

double-margin note taking

+ taking notes from various sources

during class

during a lecture

from a textbook [post]

from a textbook [video]

+ make it look pretty note: this is only optional; different people have various ways of retaining information - if you feel like adding colour distracts you, don’t do it! also, if you’re rushing to finish notes at the last minute the night before the exam pls don’t do it omg only do it when/if you have time.

pretty, colour-coded notes

simple, creative note-taking

how to take pretty/graphic notes

making pretty headings/subheadings

supplies u could use to have pretty notes

how to make ur notes look pretty [infographic]

how to make ur notes look pretty [video]

+ more tips from me

colour your notes! highlighting and adding colour to notes helps you retain information and remember things faster. use different colours throughout your notes to have more specific and easy-to-understand notes. [eg. use lighter colours like light blue for points you want to highlight and darker colours like purple for the main body] again, as mentioned earlier, if colourful notes aren’t your thing don’t do it!

while revising, read notes aloud. it helps you remember things easily, because it sounds like someone is explaining it to you. even better if you do it in a foreign accent tbh, that always works for me (i read notes aloud in an american accent sometimes). this method is most effective if you’re an auditory learner.

most importantly, find what works for you. there are so many note-taking methods out there; find a system that you feel is most effective/helpful based on the type of learner you are. if you feel like nothing you read online is helpful, create your own method of note-taking instead.

+ my other masterposts

a complete guide to studying (well)

more to come soon!

feel free to message me in case 1) any of the links are broken, 2) u want me to add on to something, 3) u have a suggestion for a masterpost [i would love that so go ahead and ask if u do] or if u just wanna talk! also, feel free to reblog and add ur own comments/resources. hope this helped someone!!!

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studyandwander

the lazy kids’ guide to good grades

by artkidstudies

I. ORGANIZATION/PRODUCTIVITY

minimalist organization

how to make your study space cute and organized

the best bullet journal tutorial

5 things to have in your school bag

apps, apps, and more apps

oh, and another app

II. NOTE TAKING

guide to note-taking

how to take readable notes

another note-taking method

note-taking cheat sheet [1] [2] [3]

how to take lecture notes [1] [2]

visual note-taking [1] [2] [3] [4]

III. STUDYING

guide to study spaces

studying methods based on learning type

how to study like a straight A student

create your own study guides

how to pull an all-nighter (only if absolutely necessary!!!)

IIII. EXTRAS

back to school advice

learn things for free

some study playlists

cute stationery

and some cute printables

studyloving

An insanely helpful masterpost that links to more masterposts…but I promise you it’s worth reading! And has super cute ideas hehe

#check later #masterlist #helpful #studyblr #suty #studies #student

calcdonia

I don’t know about you guys but I am psyched to get an education, woo. This year is a hella important year for me because if I don’t finish this school year with five As then I am a dead man walking, you get me? So this started off as a collection to help me get those fabulous As but I thought, what the hell? I’ll share this perfection with everyone else because sharing is caring. Anyways, down to the nitty gritty