I have to write an expository essay on a topic and Im just burned out. Any ideas of how to rebound here? Every time I try to focus on it I get lost again. Between work and everything else Im bummed.....Help!!
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Any particular topics in mind? I don't want to suggest things that you have no interest in.
There are MANY good websites in here that explain how to write expository papers. Purdue's is probably the best.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+write+expository+essay&oq=how+to+write+expository+essay&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j69i60.12509j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Just remember that "expository" means you're going to EXPLAIN something — and that usually means "explain why"!!
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+write+expository+essay&oq=how+to+write+expository+essay&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j69i60.12509j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Just remember that "expository" means you're going to EXPLAIN something — and that usually means "explain why"!!
Well Im in construction safety and I was thinking the Nuclear Field would be a great topic.
OK, what is one major thing (there may be many, but choose just one) that everyone needs to understand in order to practice safety in your work field.
Write a GOOD thesis statement for that topic. See this webpage for examples of not-good and really-good thesis statements:
https://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html
1. Introduction paragraph, with thesis statement at the end
2. Paragraph about one main supporting point and your explanation.
3. Paragraph about one main supporting point and your explanation.
4. Paragraph about the most important supporting point and your explanation.
5. Conclusion paragraph
Here are webpages explaining intros and concls:
https://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/intro.html
and
https://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/conclude.html
Write a GOOD thesis statement for that topic. See this webpage for examples of not-good and really-good thesis statements:
https://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html
1. Introduction paragraph, with thesis statement at the end
2. Paragraph about one main supporting point and your explanation.
3. Paragraph about one main supporting point and your explanation.
4. Paragraph about the most important supporting point and your explanation.
5. Conclusion paragraph
Here are webpages explaining intros and concls:
https://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/intro.html
and
https://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/conclude.html
Thank You! At my age I can think of what I want to say and type its just how to present it in a professional way is whats tough!
Then my best suggestion is this, writing it all in your own words, not worrying about grammar or spelling, etc., yet:
~~ Write a plan first. Use the numbers as I did above, but put your words in there instead of my labels.
~~ Write/type out each internal paragraph, one at a time. The first sentence (topic sentence) in each paragraph should be a main idea proving that the thesis statement is true. The supporting sentences in each paragraph explain the topic sentence.
~~ Then write the introduction, ending with your thesis statement.
~~ Finally write the conclusion.
After you have your rough draft together,* you'll be able to start smoothing things out, working on spelling, complete sentences, etc.
*I used to write the paragraphs on separate pages and then tape them together in the order I wanted (or rearrange them!) before working on editing and proofreading.
Once you think you're done, put the whole paper through this:
https://www.grammarly.com/
You may find yourself making more corrections — or you may find that all is well.
Here is a really good index to all kinds of grammar and writing topics.
http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/index2.htm
For example, if Grammarly tells you there are fragments or comma splices, you can look up those terms here and get explanations of how to make corrections.
~~ Write a plan first. Use the numbers as I did above, but put your words in there instead of my labels.
~~ Write/type out each internal paragraph, one at a time. The first sentence (topic sentence) in each paragraph should be a main idea proving that the thesis statement is true. The supporting sentences in each paragraph explain the topic sentence.
~~ Then write the introduction, ending with your thesis statement.
~~ Finally write the conclusion.
After you have your rough draft together,* you'll be able to start smoothing things out, working on spelling, complete sentences, etc.
*I used to write the paragraphs on separate pages and then tape them together in the order I wanted (or rearrange them!) before working on editing and proofreading.
Once you think you're done, put the whole paper through this:
https://www.grammarly.com/
You may find yourself making more corrections — or you may find that all is well.
Here is a really good index to all kinds of grammar and writing topics.
http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/index2.htm
For example, if Grammarly tells you there are fragments or comma splices, you can look up those terms here and get explanations of how to make corrections.
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