The word – Essay comes from the French word essayer, which means “to try” or “to attempt.” Essay writing is the skill of expressing your ideas, opinions, or arguments on a given topic in a clear, organised, and coherent written form.
Purpose of essay writing
- To inform (explain a topic)
- To persuade (argue for a viewpoint)
- To describe (paint a picture with words)
- To reflect (share personal insights or experiences)
Key features of essay writing
- Introduction – introduces the topic and sets the direction
- Body paragraphs – develop ideas with explanations, examples, or arguments
- Conclusion – summarises the main points and gives a final thought
- Unity and coherence – all parts relate to the topic and flow smoothly
- Clarity of language – ideas are expressed clearly and effectively
ESSAY WRITING? Tips for Success and Clarity – MCQ’S
WORKS CITED
Hacker, Diana, and Nancy Sommers. A Writer’s Reference. 10th ed., Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2022.
Purdue Online Writing Lab. “General Writing Introduction.” Purdue Online Writing Lab, Purdue University, https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/index.html
Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Her blog, ashlit.in brings together academic resources, creative writing in Malayalam and English, and visual art. The platform features lecture notes, study materials, poems, reflections, short prose, and a curated collection of her paintings. Through this space, she seeks to foster learning, creativity, and meaningful engagement with literature and the arts.
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