Essay Writing

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Essay Writing by Mind Map: Essay Writing

1. 1. Create Canvas

1.1. What will you enjoy writing about?

1.2. Why will someone who reads this be interested?

1.3. What's your goal for this paper?

1.3.1. Inspire someone about your topic?

1.3.2. Specific grade?

1.3.3. Do your best work?

2. 2. Pen Tool

2.1. Compile some ideas

2.2. Supporting sources

2.2.1. Find examples

2.2.2. Find relevant quotes

2.2.3. References

2.2.3.1. Books

2.2.3.2. News sources

2.2.3.3. Blogs

2.2.3.4. Supporting Data

2.2.3.4.1. Expert reports

2.2.3.4.2. Third party research

2.2.3.4.3. Survey data

2.2.3.4.4. Size of topic

3. 3. Structure

3.1. Decide on your topic focus

3.2. Create list of facts

3.3. Organize facts into categories

3.4. Create chapters from categories

3.4.1. Introduction - why are you writing about this?

3.4.2. Subhead 1

3.4.3. Subhead 2

3.4.4. Subhead 3

3.4.5. Conclusion - what summarizes what is most interesting about your topic?

4. 4. Write and Edit

4.1. Don't be afraid to edit. Simple, memorable information is hard and requires filtering.

5. 5. Proofread & Finalize

5.1. Cover Page

5.2. Table of Contents

5.3. Bibliography