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Mr Ken
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« Thread Started on Nov 2, 2004, 10:11am » | ![[Quote]](http://s4.images.proboards.com/buttons/quote.gif) |
Just to clarify my point about adding personal experience to an essay.
I've notcied that a lot of you when approaching a topic try to give very objective dictionary def of key words in the question. This is counterproductive as it is doesn't help define the parameters of the topic at all. Topics in Os are always strightfoward and require only a straightfoward answer.
When writing a response to an essay question it is better to talk from your own experiences. It is easy to qualify personal opinion with examples than hypothetical situations that may not even be justified or logical.
In any event, examiners like to see you discuss issues immediate to your lives and reflect on them - that's why they tend to give you topics that allow for this such as those that deal with family and school life.
Essay structure guidelines:
Thesis statement: state your position in relation to the topic which can be personalised: "In my opinion, compulsory community service cannot be justified as it ..."
Give points to support your view and each of these points will form your topic sentences.
Conclusion will summarise your points - you may also like to reflect on what you have discussed.
Mr. ken
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Mr Ken
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« Reply #1 on Nov 2, 2004, 10:36am » | |
Here is a bit more elaboration. Let's take this sample topic:
Q: Modern society breeds selfish people. Do you agree?
Here are some points you can use. It's kind of rushed as there's no time. Sorry!
Sample Thesis:
In my opinion, this statement is valid as we live in a highly stressful and competitive society that forces people to think only about their own interests and not that of others.
Topic Sentences:
With the advent of globalisation, it has become increasingly more difficult to secure a good job and hold on to it.
You are constantly competing with others for recognition and advancement, and this has led people to become more selfish and think only of themselves.
They view others in their field as potential threats rather than colleagues.
The same trend can be seen in schools where students feel the need to secure the best grades and university degrees to give themselves an edge over other people when they join the workforce.
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MrKen
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« Reply #2 on Nov 2, 2004, 10:40am » | |
In the above example, you can see how you might extend the topic to your own experiences. You may want to describe an incident where a classmate acted selfishly so they could score higher than you etc.
You basically need to find examples how acts of selfishness that you have expierienced can be directly attributed to modern society.
Mr Ken
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jiahao
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« Reply #3 on Nov 2, 2004, 11:34am » | |
thanks so much mr ken! 
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Wong Zi Cheng
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« Reply #4 on Nov 29, 2004, 9:08am » | |
Hello
I'm bored
Please clear all the late homework in red from Walrus, Mr Ken. Its very scary to see how much work I did not do in 2004.
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