Write an essay. Using the following three steps for writing, write an essay of at least 600 words

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Write an essay. Using the following three steps for writing, write an essay of at least 600 words (not including the outline).

Plan your paper: choose a topic, limit your topic, and write an outline, following the preceding example.

Write your paper: use proper materials and use proper form.

Revision Chart for Checking Essays
Topic sentence

subject also subject of paragraph
controlling idea
Unity

all sentences related
all sentences support topic sentence
all supporting sentences contain specific facts and details
Coherence

sentences in logical order
smooth transitions
all unnecessary shifts eliminated
Mechanics

correct punctuation and abbreviation
correct capitalization
correct spelling
Sentence structure

no fragments
no run-ons
no dangling modifiers
no nonparallel constructions
Grammar

pronoun agreement and reference
subject-verb agreement
no incorrect omissions
no faulty comparisons
Diction

no trite expressions
no slang or colloquialisms
no stilted words
vague words avoided

Outline. Writing an outline will help you write a paper that is well organized and communicates best your ideas. An example outline for a 600-word essay is given:

Introductory Paragraph

Introduce subject
Gain reader’s attention
State argument in the last sentence of the introduction

First Developmental Paragraph

I. Topic sentence (with controlling idea that supports the thesis)
A. Less general sentence proving topic sentence
1. Specific support for A
2. Specific support for A
B. Another support for topic sentence I
1. Specific proof for B
2. Details that prove B
C. Another somewhat general sentence proving topic sentence
1. Facts that prove C
2. More details that prove C

Second Developmental Paragraph

II. Topic sentence (with controlling idea) supporting thesis and uses some transition device to connect it with preceding paragraph.
A. A slightly less general sentence proving topic sentence II.
1. Specific sentence proving A
2. Statement with details proving A
B. Another rather general statement proving topic sentence II.
1. Facts proving B
2. More specifics proving B
C. Another sentence proving topic sentence II.
1. Proof for C
2. More details supporting C

Third Developmental Paragraph

III.. Topic sentence (with controlling idea) employing transition and proving the thesis statement
A. A sentence proving topic sentence III.
1. Facts supporting A
2. More details proving A
B. A somewhat general statement proving topic sentence III.
1. Details proving B
2. More facts proving B
C. Another less general statement proving or supporting topic sentence III.
1. Specifics proving C.
2. Facts proving C

Concluding Paragraph

Summarize relevant points
Draw conclusions, or Make applications to other similar situations.

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