workshop 2 - essay writing

according to cottrell (2019) an introduction should:

• explain how you interpret the question and summarise the conclusion

• define any key terms (if necessary)

• identify issues that you are going to explore

• give a brief outline of how you deal with each issue and in which order

according to cottrell (2019) a conclusion should:

• contain no new material

• summarise the argument and main themes

• state the general conclusions

• make it clear why those conclusions are important or significant

• in the last sentence, sum up the argument very briefly, linking it to the title

the main body evaluation

1. How are the paragraphs structured (e.g., basic or integrated)?

2. Is there a logical order to how the paragraphs have been organised?

3. Is there clear and appropriate use of transitional phrases and sentences?

4. Is there evidence of synthesis?

5. Does the writer include implications and recommendations (these might be in the conclusion)?

6. Are the in-text citations and references formatted consistently?

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