Essay Deconstruction

A "Process word" is...

• a word that instructs on how much detail/analysis is required within an essay

• a word that shows what the subject of the essay will be about

• a word that indicates how many paragraphs will be in the essay

• a word that tells the reader what word processor you've used

A topic word is...

• words that detail the level of analysis within an essay

• words that describe a hazelnut flavoured chocolate bar

• words that show specifically what the subject matter of the essay is

• words that tell the reader when you first began to write the essay

Which of these is the stronger essay title?

• Why Twitter is to blame for Hilary Clinton losing

• Why I think Hilary Clinton lost the 2016 election and why social media is to blame

• Trump won so Hilary lost. Election essay

• Evaluating the impact of social media during the 2016 U.S. presidential election

If asked to describe within an essay, you would...

• analyse each individual factor to give a deep view of the subject matter

• Give a brief overview of the subject in a narrative form

• Look at the similarities and differences

• copy and paste information from a website without sourcing

The college referencing style is...

• Oxbridge

• Chicago

• Harvard

• APA

Failure to reference effectively can result in...

• Being removed from the course

• Being made to resubmit

• Losing marks

• All of the above

The phrase to what extent...

• means you simply describe the subject

• means you make a strong argument for one perspective and ignore other arguments

• means you must look at all factors and perspectives, evaluating all aspects of the subject before coming to a well researched conclusion

• means you just give your opinion

Deconstructing the essay title can...

• Waste your time

• Help you decide exactly what is being asked in terms of both the subject and the level of analysis required

• Help you decide that coming to college was a bad idea

• Avoid plagiarism