Essay Writing Tips

Essay writing is a complicated task for many, on the other hand it is easier for some people.  There are many  key factors involved in writing a good essay and here we will discuss it step by step to become a good essay writer. 

I always follow B I B C approach to write an essay that is

B - Brainstorming and structuring

I -  Introduction

B - Body

C - Conclusion

Step 1: Brainstorming and Structuring

• First of all, write a topic on a rough page and take 10-15 minutes to  brainstorm.
• Just think about a topic and note down all the aspects and points related to the topic. Now, structure it in an orderly manner i.e. I B C.

Step 2: Write an Introduction

• Ideally 10% of your total word limits (120-150 words in case of UPSC CSE).
• Introduction introduces a topic or you can also define a concept.
• It can be started with a quote of a known personality  or related story.
• It is a summary of the topic.
• It must be broken into paragraphs.

Step 3: Body

• It is the main part of the essay writing and constitutes  80% weightage.
• It introduces and elaborates various dimensions related to the topic. For example: Historical dimension, Geographical, Ethical, Environmental, Economical , Socio-cultural etc.,
• Try to break the body into a number of paragraphs for each dimension.
• Write a paragraph in sync with the previous paragraph.
• Linkage of the paragraphs is the most crucial aspect which enables the examiner to read it in one flow.
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Step 4: Conclusion

• It can be an Initiative taken by an NGO or by the government.
• It can be best practice followed in context of the topic
• Innovative measure suggested in context of the topic of the essay.
• It lays down a way forward or progressive measure.