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1. Think about your ideas and prepare a draft.
Write down key words, examples, anecdotes, on your draft. Organize your ideas in several paragraphs so there is a progression, a thesis in your essay – something you want to demonstrate.
2. Use a rich vocabulary - precise, adequate, and varied.
The best way to develop a strong lexicon is to read books or newspaper articles with rich vocabulary. Try not to repeat the same words but to use a synonym, a mor precise word, etc. Note in your notebook or a specific one useful phrases or link words, try using them in your own essays and adapt them to your writing.
· Vocabulary related to specific semantic fields (education, work, school, the environment, machines, feelings, personality, etc),
· to express your point of view or make general statements, (see this quizlet)
· to open or present an argument, to conclude, etc.
3. Organize and space out :
The University of Western Australia <http://www.student.uwa.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0007/1912669/essay-diagram.gif> retrieved Sept. 21, 2014
4) read over and check for grammar or usage mistakes before turning in your essay
If need be, check a dictionary or grammar tools on the class website. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Most Frequent Symbols I use to identify mistakes:
p = punctuation
x= omission
t = wrong tense
conj = wrong conjugation
GR= grammatical mistake
Rephrase/word = not well said – reformulate
syntax : error in the syntax of your sentence : it needs to be reformulated, some words are missing, the vocabulary isn’t adequate, etc
wrong form : a verb needs the -ing form or not, etc
w/w= wrong word / word choice
w/o= word order
sp =spelling
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