Mastering Discursive Essays: Practical Tips for Success
Prepare effectively for discursive essays by sourcing reputable content, forming a strong thesis, and considering your audience for a successful academic write-up. Ensure originality, avoid unsubstantiated claims, and maintain a suitable tone throughout your essay.
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Discursive Essays Tips
Homework Sources When you have decided on your title, Google it. Look for newspaper articles on the topic. Remember to stick to reputable papers, ideally broadsheets. The Irish Times or The Times are good sources. Look for quotes on the topic. The dreadfully- named Brainy Quote site is very useful. Jot down all the quotes and sources you have found. Be sure to attribute your quotes correctly.
Next step Look at the information you have gathered. Does it help you to form a thesis? Think about the others in your class. Will they have the same approach as you? Try to be original. Once you have decided on your point of view, discard any material which is irrelevant. Decide on the order in which you are going to arrange your points and their associated quotes and sources. You may wish to save a strong quote for your conclusion. Remember, the examiner will be marking you at this stage!
Do not List your points without having a thesis to unite them. This is the most important point I can make in this lesson. Use generalisations Make wild, unsubstantiated claims Contradict yourself Adopt a whiny or inappropriately sanctimonious tone
Audience It is vital that you keep your audience in mind throughout. This will determine the register of your essay. Err on the side of formality if you are not sure how relaxed your tone should be. Remember, your essay is being corrected by an adult examiner, not a fellow student. The examiner is your audience too!
