Critical essay outline

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Critical Essay Outline

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INTRODUCTION: GOALS

There are three main goals of Introduction:

a)Provide the reader with information about the topic.b)Tell how the topic will be examined.c)Provide interesting fact to capture attention.

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BODY

The biggest part is the Body. This is where you examine what you promised to examine or prove in your introduction. It may contain one to three paragraphs in critical essay.

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HERE IS THE STRUCTURE:

a) General statement is intended to tell the reason for the established quote.b) The first element is supposed to be backed up by Quoted Material.

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HERE IS THE STRUCTURE:

c) Explanation provides reasoning for the thesis statement.d) Paragraphs are tied by using transition.

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CONCLUSION

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WRITING TIPS FOR CRITICAL ESSAYS

a) It is better not to start your final part with “in conclusion, ...” The reader already knows about the purpose of the paragraph so do not repeat yourself.

b) Introduction verbatim should not be repeated as well.

c) Use your own knowledge to speculate on the subject in the conclusion and identify it properly.

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WRITING TIPS FOR CRITICAL ESSAYS

d) Perhaps the topic needs further research. If necessary, tell it in your concluding paragraph.e) Use the terminology your reader understands when explaining the thesis statement.f) Clearly understand the purpose of the paper. Are you supposed to discuss, explain or prove something?

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WRITING TIPS FOR CRITICAL ESSAYS

g) Make sure you have your outline ready before you start writing. Otherwise you might lose direction and the essay will be a mess.h) Use literature that can be considered as relevant: books, scientific journals, publications and reliable internet libraries and so on.

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WRITING TIPS FOR CRITICAL ESSAYS

i) Take some time to think about who is going to read your paper. Identify the interest of the reader and tailor your essay if necessary.