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Death of a Salesman : The Essay

Death of a Salesman : The Essay. Structure of an Essay. A good way to approach an essay is to envision it as a Five Part project. An essay is made up of the Introduction, Three main subtopics (the body), and the Conclusion. So it looks like this: Introduction Subtopic One

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Death of a Salesman : The Essay

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  1. Death of a Salesman: The Essay

  2. Structure of an Essay A good way to approach an essay is to envision it as a Five Part project. An essay is made up of the Introduction, Three main subtopics (the body), and the Conclusion. So it looks like this: Introduction Subtopic One Subtopic Two Subtopic Three Conclusion Of course, depending on the length and breadth of your paper you may have more than three main points. However, using this structure will make envisioning your paper easier.

  3. Quotes When using quotations in your paper, it is not good enough to “stick them in” when you need to prove what you are saying. (follow the guidelines; use the exemplar) Instead, quotes should show the reader what you are saying is true in the best possibleway. Generally, it is easier to find quotes first, then form your argument based on a pattern that you see.

  4. Today’s activity • On your handout there are 5 topics; chose the one you feel most able to support with evidence • Following the video and your own reading, track key quotes that will be appropriate for your topic. • Categorize quotes using the sheet provided (you must hand in this rough work.) • Choose the best quotes for each sub-topic. • Make sure your quotes cover the breadth of the work, that is, they include support from the beginning, middle and end (for most topics)

  5. Essay Writing Reminders • Never use 1st or 2nd person (I, you, me) in a formal essay. You may use “we” in the general sense; instead of “one” but with the same generalized meaning of ‘human beings’ or readers. • DO NOT refer to ‘the reader’, ‘the audience’, ‘the author’ (use the author’s last name).

  6. More Reminders …  Avoid: slang, clichés, contractions, numbers, and such words or phrases as: • portrays, displays, holds (when you mean has), • makes the story more interesting, suspenseful, dramatic… • within or throughout (when you mean in), • for the fact or as (when you mean because or since); • absolute statements (always, never)

  7. More reminders… • The title of the book or play is in italics or underlined, with the Main Words capitalized throughout the essay. • Use the handout about quotations to ensure you use the correct form (one of the most common problems in essay writing!). • Use the proper form for documentation of quotes/sources – see handout.

  8. More Reminders …. • EDIT; PROOFREAD; SPELL CHECK. • Type your essay; double space it; NO duotangs, pictures, coloured paper, ink etc. • Use the checklist to ensure all of the above!! • Hand your essay in on the due date.

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