...HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS Lauren Starkey ® NEW YORK Copyright © 2004 LearningExpress All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by Learning Express, LLC, New York. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Starkey, Lauren B., 1962– How to write great essays / Lauren Starkey. —1st ed. p. cm. ISBN 1-57685-521-X 1. English language—Rhetoric—Problems, exercises, etc. 2. Essay—Authorship—Problems, exercises, etc. 3. Report writing—Problems, exercises, etc. I. Title. PE1471.S83 2004 808'.042—dc22 2004003384 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition ISBN 1-57685-521-X For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 55 Broadway 8th Floor New York, NY 10006 Or visit us at: www.learnatest.com Contents Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 vii Organization 1 Clarity 11 Word Choice 21 Mechanics 39 Revising, Editing, and Proofreading 55 Untimed Essay Writing Strategies 67 Timed Essay Writing Strategies 85 Sample Essay Prompts and Essays 97 Resources 111 CONTENTS HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS v Introduction n your preparations for college, you may find yourself facing a handful of high-stakes essays. Your college application requires at least one, and the SAT requires another. Depending upon the high...
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...I’ve written four college essays. Each essay appeared great in my eyes, but there’s some naivety to me believing I would get it perfect the first time. After all it’s hard work and dedication that drives my life, not automatic success. When thinking of my first essays so many topics came to mind, my loyal work ethic in relation to ever changing time, my love for grocery stores and my strong family ties, and my lost, but found cultural identity. I wrote an essay for all, but none seemed adequate. However, while writing these essays I learned several things. One, making a proactive high school student chose a singular topic to describe them is nearly impossible. How can you choose something that’s supposed to reflect every being of yourself, yet also be expected to display a divine sense of “greatness”? I suppose that’s why the essay was assigned to the application process, two I don’t want to describe myself in one word or one event. And three, It’s...
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...A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In • Prepare your resume and professional record • Discover the differences between business schools • Top essay and interview strategies • Behind the scenes of the admissions process • Qualitative factors that can make you stand out • Application insights from insiders Chioma isiadinso, M.ed. former Admissions Board Member of Harvard Business School The Best Business Schools’ Admissions Secrets A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In Chioma Isiadinso, M.ED. © 2008 by Chioma Isiadinso Cover and internal design © 2008 by Sourcebooks, Inc. Cover photo © Punchstock Sourcebooks and the colophon are registered trademarks of Sourcebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems—except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews—without permission in writing from its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. —From...
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...when you hear the word college? Is it “beer pong”? Maybe just “beer”? What about the word “debt”? The average college student graduating in 2015 from a 4-year college or university has about $28,400 of student debt monkeying on their back. Although the amount of student debt has increased 2% since 2012 (Vaught, Jabbaar-Gyambrah.), more and more students are being pressured into attending a higher level of education institution. Attending a private, college prep Catholic High School, I was taught “you either get a degree or you don’t succeed.” My parents instilled those values in me as well, however neither of them attended college or a 4 year university, yet are still able to pay for my out-of-state...
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...Nakyia Salley A.P Lang and Comp-Mr.B/Baksh Ap Synthesis essay: Illegal Immigrants Enrollment in U.S Colleges In the United States, Colleges gives everyone an opportunity. An opportunity to enroll in a school, an opportunity to gain an education and an opportunity to major in a field that will help that individual succeed in life. Education is the key to life in becoming successful and doing something positive in life .This is why no person should be limited to enrolling in U.S Colleges. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to enroll in U.S colleges with out there being allegations and limitations made against them .In the United States, There isn't any law that stops illegal immigrants from starting and continuing an College education .Also, When illegal immigrants come to the U.S ,They help and contribute to the society by majoring in job fields that are falling short on qualified people .Everyone has a dream they deserved to be able to chase, Some People may refute and go against Illegal immigrants entrance in U.S college. That would only be because they don't understand these immigrants determination and hunger .This is why Illegal immigrants should be able to enroll in U.S Colleges. Illegal immigrants have the same amount of rights as U.S citizens do to enroll and attend college. There is no blockade or anything in their way that is prohibiting them to do so .Text 2 “Undocumented Immigrants deserve equal access to education” States "An estimated 96,000 young undocumented...
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...Zack Buckway Mrs. Finder English 1010 15 October 2014 Higher Education. A Split Decision Universities extend back centuries and have played a huge role in expanding the minds of its attendants. Universities like Oxford or Cambridge were established near to as early as the 1100s, but they were not sanctioned until deemed by a Pope or King soon after. While this great honor of recognition brought a good rep with it, it also came with a price to the masters and their apprentices. Although the system today is quite modernized and is commonly available to all, scholars of the highest degree were the only participants, save it be the masters, of such study in the early days of college. This is also due to the fact that the general population was illiterate. Time passed on and shortly thereafter, universities were beginning to spread like wildfire throughout the nations and the ability to attend such institutions passed down to those who were wealthy or intelligent enough to be accepted. Masters with their students were the leaders of such centers, and they were free to delve into any subject they wished until the desire to become recognized grew. Recognition esteemed them to be great but at such a cost that they studied theology more intently than the liberal arts in order for them to catch the Pope’s eye. Fortunate for education, it progressed far passed theology to explore into the depths of science, reasoning, and technology which came much later in time. Fast forward a...
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...Essay Topic： Benefits and requirements of studying abroad for Chinese students Course title： Academic English The teacher’s name; Klaus Institute： International economic and trade Professional class： International investment and settlement Number： 0141098 Name： Jiang Xinxiu Time： 2016.6.8 As China’s reform and opening up, Chinese people is more and more keen to go abroad, no matter go for travelling or go for studying. Almost every Chinese parents hope to send their children to go abroad for studying in the conditions allow. But what is the benefits and requirements of studying abroad for Chinese student? Now I will give you some views. Nowadays, there are servals ways of go abroad for college studying as follows: to read foreign high school in advance then apply for undergraduate in local; through agents abroad read preparatory language and then apply for the university; by taking the college entrance examination, such as the UK a-level in the college entrance examination, the college entrance examination SAT, ACT, such as directly accessing foreign universities of undergraduate admissions. The way go abroad for studying is various, even make people dazzling, but it only for one purpose: study abroad. Studying abroad has a variety of majors for choosing This point of the benefits of studying abroad has two meanings: the first one is that...
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...first day at a Habitat for Humanity work site. The Hotchkiss volunteers had already left, off to enjoy some Texas BBQ, leaving me behind with the college kids to clean up. Not until we were stranded did we realize we were locked out of the van. Someone picked a coat hanger out of the dumpster, handed it to me, and took a few steps back. “Can you do that thing with a coat hanger to unlock it?” “Why me?” I thought. More out of amusement than optimism, I gave it a try. I slid the hanger into the window’s seal like I’d seen on crime shows, and spent a few minutes jiggling the apparatus around the inside of the frame. Suddenly, two things simultaneously clicked. One was the lock on the door. (I actually succeeded in springing it.) The other was the realization that I’d been in this type of situation before. In fact, I’d been born into this type of situation. My upbringing has numbed me to unpredictability and chaos. With a family of seven, my home was loud, messy, and spottily supervised. My siblings arguing, the dog barking, the phone ringing—all meant my house was functioning normally. My Dad, a retired Navy pilot, was away half the time. When he was home, he had a parenting style something like a drill sergeant. At the age of nine, I learned how to clear burning oil from the surface of water. My Dad considered this a critical life skill—you know, in case my aircraft carrier should ever get torpedoed. “The water’s on fire! Clear a hole!” he shouted, tossing me in the lake without...
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...HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 vii Organization 1 Clarity 11 Word Choice 21 Mechanics 39 Revising, Editing, and Proofreading 55 Untimed Essay Writing Strategies 67 Timed Essay Writing Strategies 85 Sample Essay Prompts and Essays 97 Resources 111 CONTENTS HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS v Introduction n your preparations for college, you may find yourself facing a handful of high-stakes essays. Your college application requires at least one, and the SAT requires another. Depending upon the high school you attend, or the state you reside in, you may need to write an exit essay, or take the Regents Exam. This book includes specific strategies to help you write great essays, no matter which type you write. In contrast to basic writing guides that contain plenty of information you don’t need, How to Write Great Essays focuses on the topics most important to you now. You won’t find a comprehensive guide to mechanics, but instead you will get short but thorough lessons on the most common errors made in grammar, spelling, usage, and how to prevent and correct these errors. Every chapter is designed to relate directly to your essay, giving you the knowledge and the know-how you need to succeed. The book is divided into seven chapters, with the first five covering different aspects of the writing process: I Introduction ...
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...like to go to a good college that is well respected nation wide. This is a similar opinion for many High School and Jr. High students. Many students would like to attend a good college but they do not know what school to pick. When deciding what school is the best place for you and for you to learn, you need to take in account a lot of things. These things can determine what college can make you get the best college experience. Such as their sports programs, their student acceptance rate, their campus, the colleges expenses and tuition, and their living facilities. A big part of college, and it will be for me, is the college's sports program. If a school has a good sports program...
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...Jaries Thomas Dr. Forrest-Carter ENG 3302-01 05 December 2011 The Research Essay Commencing in 1837, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established to serve the educational needs of African Americans. Cheney University of Pennsylvania marked the beginning of educational opportunities for blacks. Prior to the time of their establishment, and for many years afterwards, blacks were generally denied admission to predominately white institutions (PWI). As a result, HBCUs became the principle means for providing postsecondary education to black Americans. In an address made by former U.S. President George Bush, he stated: “At a time when many schools barred their doors to black Americans, these colleges offered the best, and often the only, opportunity for a higher education” (“HBCUs and Higher Education Desegregation”). Historically Black Colleges and Universities provide valuable educational opportunities for African Americans. Although there have been continual controversies concerning the place and role of these institutions within the larger framework of higher education, over the years changes have occurred in the functions and perceptions of these establishments (Roebuck and Mury 1). In Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress officially defined an HBCU as an institution whose principal mission was and is the education of black Americans (“About HBCUs”). Even after the abolition of slavery in 1865, the African American population...
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...BUSINESS SCHOOL HARVARD SUCCESSFUL 65 APPLICATION SECOND EDITION E S S AY S APPLICATION BUSINESS SCHOOL HARVARD SUCCESSFUL 65 ECSNS A IYI O N S SE O D ED T With Analysis by the Staff of The Harbus, the Harvard Business School Newspaper ST. MARTIN’S GRIFFIN NEW YORK 65 SUCCESSFUL HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL APPLICATION ESSAYS, SECOND EDITION. Copyright © 2009 byThe Harbus News Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. For-information, address St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010. www.stmartins.com Library of Congress Cataloging...in..Publication Data 65 successful Harvard Business -School application essays : with analysis by the staff of The Harbus, the Harvard Business School newspaper / Lauren Sullivan and the staff of The Harbus.-2nd ed. p.em. ISBN 978...0..312...55007...3 1. Business schools-United States-Admission. 2. Exposition (Rhetoric) 3. Essay-Authorship. 4. Business writing. 5. Harvard Business School. 1. Sullivan, Lauren. II. Harbus. III. Title: Sixty...five successful Harvard Business School application essays. HF1131.A1352009 808'.06665-dc22 2009012531 First Edition: August 2009 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction ix xi I. Defining Moment Stacie Hogya Anonymous Anonymous David La Fiura Anonymous Avin Bansal Anonymous Brad Finkbeiner Anonymous 4 7 10 13 17 20 23 26 29 ii. UndergradUate experience John Coleman Maxwell Anderson...
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...campus these days, your best bet is to stop by the English department. The laughter, moreover, is not confined to campuses. It has become a holiday ritual for The New York Times to run a derisory article in deadpan Times style about the annual convention of the Modern Language Association, where thousands of English professors assemble just before the new year. Lately it has become impossible to say with confidence whether such topics as “Eat Me; Captain Cook and the Ingestion of the Other” or “The Semiotics of Sinatra” are parodies of what goes on there or serious presentations by credentialed scholars.2 At one recent English lecture, the speaker discussed a pornographic “performance artist” who, for a small surcharge to the price of admission to her stage show, distributes flashlights to anyone in the audience wishing to give her a speculum exam. By looking down at the mirror at just the right angle, she is able, she says, to see her own cervix reflected in the pupil of the beholder, and thereby (according to the lecturer) to fulfill the old Romantic dream of eradicating the...
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...to my university or anything, it’s because of them that the foundations of mechanical engineering are instilled within me. Throughout my time studying engineering I did grasp the basic concepts of machines but what I realised is that I was still not ready for the world, for that I needed to understand the concepts of marketing, accounting, finance. After myriad discussions with my professors and thorough research I came to the conclusion that MOT is the perfect fit for me. Besides that Management of Technology course is originated from United States which makes it the best place to study from. As for why I choose to pursue my MS from NYU. I cannot comprise an answer for this into mere words. From my childhood I was always enthralled by the life and hustle-bustle of New York, and to get a chance to study at New York University it makes the entire experience phenomenal. I am so eager to study at your esteemed university that I even had some email exchanges with Professor Ari Ginsberg and Professor Vivek Veeraiah, Director and Deputy Director of Management of Technology...
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...method of qualitative research that seeks to describe central themes and meanings of various human phenomena and experience. A web dictionary defines the word “generative” as having the ability to originate, produce, or procreate. This implies that a generative family is a family which is able to multiply by producing new offspring. A family is a system or unit which is defined as a group of individuals who are bound by strong emotional ties, a sense of belonging, and a passion for being involved in one another’s lives (Wright, Watson & Bell, 1996). The family visited was a nuclear family. The term nuclear family was developed in the western world to distinguish the family group consisting of a father and mother, and their children, from what is known as an extended family (Wright & Leahey, 2005). Nuclear families can be any size, as long as the family can support itself and there are only the parents and children. The purpose of the interview presented in this paper was to discover and describe the experience of pregnancy by a married woman who is in her late twenties. The paper presents the findings observed in the interview and ends with a series of conclusions and personal reflections on the interview method. The confidentiality of the pregnant lady’s name and that of any member of her family will be respected throughout the paper. This essay is an example of a student's work Disclaimer This essay has been submitted to us by a student in order to help you with your...
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