RECOGNISING ESSAY TYPES

RECOGNISING ESSAY TYPES

IEP104

A good introduction requires three things

• A paraphrase of the question-statement

• A thesis statement

• An outline

Sometimes you don't need to write a thesis, but when?

Look at the following questions and decide if they require a thesis statement.

Do I need a thesis statement?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Do you need to write a THESIS statement?

• Yes

• No

This question doesn't require a THESIS statement at all.

• Paraphrase

• Outline

Multiple Choice

Does this question require a THESIS statement?

• YES

• NO

This question requires a THESIS statement because it asks for your opinion.

• When you see words like 'outweigh' you are being asked to give an opinion.

• Make sure you write your opinion

Multiple Choice

Does this question require a THESIS statement?

• YES

• NO

REMEMBER

• Even though the question might not require a thesis, you can write one

• You may need the extra words

Multiple Choice

Does this require a thesis statement?

• Yes

• No