Brief Summary
This video provides a guide to structuring essays, particularly for communication studies exams, emphasizing the importance of beauty, balance, and harmony. It outlines the basic essay structure, including the introduction with a hook, leading statement, and thesis statement, followed by body paragraphs using the Point, Evidence, Explain (P.E.E.) format, and a concluding summary. The video then details specific structural recommendations for Module 1, Module 2, and Module 3 essays, including word count allocations for each section to achieve balance and cohesiveness.
- Importance of a hook to grab the reader's attention.
- P.E.E. format for body paragraphs.
- Specific word count guidelines for each module.
The Basic Structure of an Essay
The video introduces the basic structure of an essay, likening it to fishing, where a hook is essential to grab the reader's attention. A typical essay consists of an introduction with a hook, a leading statement to guide the reader to the argument, and a thesis statement to present the argument without revealing everything. The body paragraphs should follow the P.E.E. (Point, Evidence, Explain) format, and the conclusion should summarize the main points.
Module 1 Essay Structure
Module 1 essays, typically limited to 500 words, require a structured approach. The introduction should be 60 to 75 words, including the hook. Body paragraphs, around 350 words, should cover organizational strategies, language techniques, and other year-specific questions. The conclusion should be concise, around 20 words or less, allowing more space for the body.
Module 2 Essay Structure
Module 2 essays follow a similar structure to Module 1 but offer more freedom in the introduction. It's recommended to start with a hook, followed by a brief summary or synopsis of the extract, which could be a poem or part of a West Indian novel. The word count proportions remain roughly the same: 50 to 60 words for the introduction, 360 to 370 words for the body, and 20 words for the conclusion.
Module 3 Essay Structure
Module 3 essays usually involve a campaign proposal or plan with a 300-word limit. The essay should outline the planning process and how the speech is intended to be delivered, rather than writing the speech itself. The introduction should be 25 to 50 words, answering at least one of the key questions. Arguments should be developed in 260 to 265 words, and the conclusion should be 10 to 15 words.
