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GUIDED COMPOSITION

'Guided writing' refers to the expansion of a set of points or short sentences to form a short passage or an essay. There are five essential stages in the process of expansion: examination, exposition, elaboration, conclusion and copying out. 'Examination' refers to studying the given points or ideas. Through 'exposition' and 'elaboration', a systematic interpretation or explanation is written based on the points or ideas, and providing extra material and examples, and clarifying details. The passage also needs a logical conclusion that rounds off the discussion.
HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY

  • An essay must have unity of theme, which means that you should have your aim clearly set down before you start writing.
  • You can give emphasis to the main idea in the essay by placing it in a prominent position ( for example, the beginning or end), either by giving more space to it or by directly starting it.
  • The beginning introduces the subject of the essay, the middle develops the theme and the concluding paragraph (s) take (s) it to a suitable close.
  • To ensure that your essay has the quality of  balance, the points that are included in it must be given the treatment they deserve according to their importance.
  • For an essay or passage to be coherent, arrange the ideas it contains in a definite order and also make clear the link between any two adjacently placed points.
  • An essay or passage should not be loosely structured are rambling, and every part should contribute to its total meaning.
  • Most essays are written in a formal style. Thus, complete sentences are used and colloquial expressions and slang are avoided.
Follow the steps given below to help you write a well-developed passage or an essay.
Step 1 : Specify the topic.
Step 2 : Jot down relevant points.
Step 3 : Order the main points as headings.
Step 4 : Arrange the remaining points under the main headings to get an outline.
Step 5 : Develop the outline into a complete essay. 
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