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Originally Posted by Alphapheemail
Hello;
This is the first time I post in the writers lounge... I would like to introduce myself. I am 25, a science addict... and i can't write to save my life.
Here's my problem... GRE's!!!
I passed the Vocabulary section in the SAT's with flying colors bc I read a lot, so reading comprehension and vocab is not my problem. Now the government wants me to prove I can write coherently... ::cue in scary music:::
What they do is that they give you statements and you (I) have to write a persuasive essay arguing against it or in backing it up.
I was wondering... ::twirling feet:::
If all of you magnificent writers could give me tips. But more specifically since during the weekend I will be practicing writing some of these essays if I posted them up, will it be ok if you tell me what I am doing wrong? (mods.. i ask before bc i don't know if this is not allowed or something.)
Michelle
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One of my old lecturers said that all you have to do to write an essay is remember three words: CQC. He said, at a fundamental level, all essays are built upon the CQC foundation.
1. Make a CLAIM
2. Back-up claim with a QUOTE
3. Now COMMENT on the above QUOTE
4. Repeat until conclusion.
Don't know if that helps, but when I was involved in academia the CQC principal got me through a lot of otherwise boring essays.
