Essay Writing Techniques and Strategies

Point, Elaborate, Example, Link

Point, Example, Explain, Link

Purpose, Evidence, Elaboration, Logic

Problem, Evidence, Explanation, Solution

Immediately stating the main argument without context.

Starting with a guiding question to engage the reader.

Presenting a detailed summary of all body paragraphs.

Only providing statistical data.

Presenting a complex statistical analysis.

Beginning with a rhetorical question.

Stating the essay's conclusion upfront.

Using highly specialized jargon.

A summary of the opposing views.

A detailed historical background.

A clear thesis statement.

A list of all sources to be used.

To introduce the main topic and thesis.

To present evidence supporting the primary argument.

To address and counter opposing viewpoints.

To summarize the essay's main points.

To introduce a new, unrelated topic.

To provide concrete evidence that illustrates the counter-argument's potential negative consequences.

To distract the reader from the main argument.

To offer a personal anecdote.

It weakens the essay's overall argument.

It shows the writer's inability to commit to a single stance.

It demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the issue by considering hypothetical scenarios.

It is a mandatory component of all essay structures.

Using complex vocabulary in every sentence.

Keeping sentences short and unrelated.

Asking "why" a sentence was written and "how" it links to the next.

Repeating keywords frequently throughout the paragraph.

1-5 words

7-10 words

15-20 words

20-25 words

Introducing new arguments to broaden the discussion.

Providing a detailed summary of every point made in the essay.

Offering a forward-looking perspective or final thought on the topic.

Restating the thesis statement verbatim.