Advanced Composition |S4|: The Academic Essay مـكونـات المـقـالـة الأكاديمية
Summary
TLDRThis script outlines the structure and purpose of various essay types commonly studied at university, including narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, and cause and effect essays. It emphasizes the importance of an essay's components: an introductory sentence, thesis statement, body paragraphs with main points and supporting details, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and offers a final thought. The script also highlights the use of transitions and language to enhance academic writing.
Takeaways
- 📚 There are various types of essays studied at university, including narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, cause and effect, and flash essays, each with a unique purpose.
- 📝 An academic essay is structured with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, usually consisting of four or more paragraphs.
- 💡 The introduction includes an introductory sentence and a thesis statement, which presents the writer's perspective and what the essay will discuss.
- 🔍 Body paragraphs delve deeper into the thesis, with the first sentence being the main point followed by supporting details.
- 🔗 Transitions are used in academic writing to move from one point to another, such as 'first', 'second', 'in addition', 'for example', and 'however'.
- 📈 The conclusion wraps up the essay, restating the thesis, providing a final thought, or summarizing the main points without introducing new ideas.
- 👉 Transitions in conclusions can include phrases like 'in short', 'in brief', 'to conclude', and 'in summary' to signal the end of the essay.
- 📌 The essay's purpose can be to tell a story, describe something, or persuade and convince readers to change their opinions.
- 📑 Each essay type has distinct features and serves a specific purpose, which should be understood before writing.
- 👔 An example given in the script is that if students wear uniforms, parents can save money as they won't need to buy many different clothes for their kids.
- ✍️ The script emphasizes the importance of understanding the features and structure of an academic essay for effective communication.
Q & A
What are the different types of essays mentioned in the transcript?
-The transcript mentions narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, cause and effect, and flash essays.
What is the purpose of a narrative essay?
-A narrative essay tells a story, often personal or historical, to engage the reader and convey a message or experience.
What is the purpose of a descriptive essay?
-A descriptive essay aims to provide a detailed account or depiction of a person, place, object, or event, using vivid language and sensory details.
What is the main goal of an argumentative essay?
-The main goal of an argumentative essay is to present a clear position on a debatable topic and persuade the reader to accept that position by providing compelling evidence and logical reasoning.
What are the key components of an academic essay's structure?
-An academic essay typically has an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What does the introduction of an essay usually contain?
-The introduction usually contains an introductory sentence and a thesis statement that sets the stage for the essay and presents the main argument or point.
What is a thesis statement and what does it do in an essay?
-A thesis statement is a declarative sentence that states the main point or argument of the essay. It guides the reader on what to expect in the body paragraphs.
What is the role of body paragraphs in an essay?
-Body paragraphs expand on the thesis statement by explaining, describing, giving reasons, or providing examples that support the main argument.
What is the significance of transitions in academic writing?
-Transitions in academic writing help to guide the reader from one point to another, creating a smooth flow of ideas and enhancing the coherence of the essay.
What should a conclusion in an essay do?
-A conclusion should summarize the main points, restate the thesis, and provide a final thought or feeling. It should not introduce any new ideas.
What are some examples of transition words or phrases used to close an essay?
-Examples of transition words or phrases used to close an essay include 'in conclusion', 'in short', 'in brief', and 'to summarize'.
Outlines
📚 Understanding Academic Essays
This paragraph introduces various types of essays encountered at the university level, such as narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, cause and effect, and flash essays. It emphasizes the unique purposes of each essay type, which range from storytelling to description and persuasion. The paragraph also outlines the general structure of an academic essay, which includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. It explains the role of the thesis statement in the introduction and the function of body paragraphs in supporting the thesis with explanations, descriptions, reasons, and examples. Additionally, it touches on the use of transitions in academic writing to connect different points.
🔍 Deep Dive into Essay Components
The second paragraph delves deeper into the components of an academic essay. It discusses the importance of transitions in moving from one point to another within the essay and provides examples of such transitions, including 'first,' 'second,' 'third,' 'lastly,' 'in addition,' 'then,' and 'later.' The paragraph also highlights the role of the conclusion in summarizing the essay, restating the thesis, or providing a final thought without introducing new ideas. It offers examples of concluding phrases like 'in short,' 'in brief,' and 'to conclude.' The paragraph concludes with a reminder of the structured nature of academic essays and the importance of adhering to this structure for clarity and effectiveness in communication.
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Keywords
💡Academic Essay
💡Introduction
💡Thesis Statement
💡Body Paragraphs
💡Transitions
💡Narrative Essay
💡Expository Essay
💡Argumentative Essay
💡Cause and Effect
💡Conclusion
💡Academic Writing
💡Structure
Highlights
There are several types of essays studied at university such as narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, cause and effect, and flash.
Essays have a unique purpose, some tell a story, are descriptive, or try to change opinions and convince people.
An essay is longer than a paragraph, consisting of an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
An academic essay typically has four paragraphs or more.
The introduction includes an introductory sentence and a thesis statement.
The thesis statement expresses the writer's opinion or perspective on the topic.
Body paragraphs elaborate on the thesis statement, providing explanations, descriptions, reasons, or examples.
Each body paragraph starts with a main point followed by supporting details.
Transitions are used in academic writing to move from one point to another.
Examples of transitions include 'first', 'second', 'third', 'in addition', 'lastly', 'then', 'next', and 'later'.
Examples and reasons are given to support the main point in a paragraph.
The conclusion ends the essay, summarizing the main points without introducing new ideas.
Concluding sentences can restate the thesis, give a final thought, or express a hope or concern.
Academic essays may suggest something, summarize the main points, or share a hope or concern about the topic.
Transitions to close an essay include 'in short', 'in brief', 'to conclude', or 'in conclusion'.
The essay structure is crucial for presenting information in an organized and coherent manner.
Understanding the features and structure of an academic essay is essential for effective writing.
Transcripts
there are several types of essays that
you study at university in advanced
composition you will have to write
either a topic under the structure of
one of these essays or you will have
some exercises
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narrative say descriptive expository
argumentative cause and effect flash
criteria is cut create a narrative and
expository and argumentative
each type has a unique purpose some tell
a story some are descriptive and others
try to change opinions and convince
people pal argumentative before
investigating every one of these types
in details you should have an idea
the features of an essay and structure
of an academic essay an essay is longer
longer than a paragraph and is more
information than a paragraph
it has an introduction body paragraphs
and a conclusion each paragraph is
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it is usually four paragraphs or more
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it depends
introduction for introduction the
introduction has the introductory
sentence and the thesis about the thesis
statement
the introductory sentence can give a
fact
or give information or simply a
definition
it can give a general statement as to
what some people think or feel about
something
the thesis statement can
say what you think or feel about the
topic give a fact or information
introduce what the body paragraphs will
talk about
body paragraphs for body paragraphs you
talk more about the thesis
about the thesis statement body
paragraphs can explain
describe give reasons or give examples
for the thesis
the first sentence is the main point and
the following sentences are supporting
details that's most supporting details
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example
main point and the if students wear
uniforms parents can save money
support in detail they will not need to
buy many different clothes for their
kids
transitions
in academic writing
are formed
to go from one point to another
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in addition to that lastly and finally
then
next
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essay concluding sentences can actually
clarify conclusion which could be
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statement can give a final thought or
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suggest something
summarize the main point
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problem led within
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going to suffer more tomorrow
transitions to close to close the essay
language in conclusion in short in brief
or simply to conclude or chile came
structured an academic essay in general
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