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How to Start Your Essay

Many students and schoolchildren are often confronted with essays. They found out the topic, read the text, maybe even some thoughts appeared, but where to start is not clear. Let's figure out what an introduction is and how it is written.

What Is an Introduction and What Role Does it Play in the Essay

The essay consists of three main parts: Introduction (formulation of the problem, statement of the position); Main body (reflection); Conclusion.

The most important thing here is the introduction, as it contains the main idea, which you will subsequently prove or disprove. If you highlight it incorrectly, it no longer makes sense either to prove this wrong idea or, moreover, to write a conclusion.

How the Main Idea Is Formulated

The main idea is a problem raised in some text, statement, etc. A problem is a conflict. A conflict always has at least two sides. It is necessary to find what is opposed to what. But remember that it will not necessarily be two separate people or groups of people. The conflict can be with oneself or, in general, between some natural phenomena. Look for hidden meanings. Just don't go too far. Pay attention to the little things. Many people cannot identify the problem if there is a description of nature. Transfer the characteristics of nature to humans. “Gloomy sky” is a gloomy person. And everything falls into place at once. Problems are divided into two types: man-society, man-nature. The first is more popular. It includes love conflicts, conflicts over power, problems of loneliness, rejection, etc. In the second type, a person feels themselves the king of the world and rebels against nature in a bad sense, destroying it.

Signs of a Good Introduction

There are three ways you can tell a good introduction from a bad one. Always keep these characteristics in mind:

Brevity

The introduction should consist of 3-5 sentences.

Definition

Clearly identify the problem. No need to pour water in the introduction.

Literacy

In the essay as a whole, and especially in the introduction, do not use constructions that you are not sure of. To make sure you don't make a mistake, it's best to use clichés.

Avoid This

Now, as opposed to how “should be done,” consider the main mistakes. For which the points on the essay are usually reduced: Incorrect highlighting of the problem. Before you start writing, think about what you will write about. Transfer this problem to reality. Try it on yourself. Often, when writing an essay, people rush to finish as soon as possible and highlight the wrong problem. If there is a description of nature, this does not mean that the conflict is man-nature. Highlighting several problems at once. Choose one problem, it is not only very difficult to prove several positions at once, but it is completely unnecessary. General phrases without specific wording. Sometimes people struggle with a beautiful beginning for a long time, come up with an interesting turn of speech and eventually forget that the main task of the introduction is to identify the problem, and the thought remains unfinished. Mix of introduction and proof.

How to Manage Your Time to Effectively Wade Through a New College Year

Students get the feeling that the new college year is, the harder it is to concentrate. And the knowledge in the head does not seem to be added. Moreover, the pressure from parents and teachers is increasing every day.

Seeking a universal solution? Meditate! Or turn to a well-established time management technique.

Let Yourself Be a Winner

Make lists. Cross out the points made. This will allow you to visualize the whole package of preparatory work that you do every day. Nothing is more pleasing to the eye than a completed to-do list at the end of the day. Praise yourself, you are a winner!

Look Fear in the Eye

If you need to finally understand the structure of a protein molecule or unwillingly deal with writing complex adverbs, just get started. First, give yourself at least 10 minutes a day to solve it. After three days, increase the time to 20 minutes, then to 30. Already in the middle of this journey, you will begin to understand that the task ceases to be larger than the Burj Khalifa and is decomposed into understandable elements. And, it turns out, it was always within your power.

Be Afraid of Procrastination

If at some point you realize that instead of a textbook, you are scrolling the Facebook news feed and do not even understand how you got here, stop! Close all unnecessary pages, turn off your phone and TV, look at the to-do list. Give yourself 30 minutes to work as planned, and promise to reward yourself with 10 minutes on social media. But just, mind you, no advances: first the work, then the reward.

Practice

Print your tests in a convenient format, record educational podcasts on your phone, and carry them with you. Always. On transport, on the way home, to workout, or to a meeting with friends, you can once again refresh your memory on them. At first glance, these are trifles, but when there are many of them, the benefits become more tangible.

Don't Be Afraid to Say “No”

It's okay if all your friends are going to the movies right now and you are busy. Don't be afraid to offend them. Just say no! Today, you will spend an extra two hours preparing, and tomorrow you can relax with a sense of accomplishment. We promise self-pride is more inspiring than any box-office action movie.

We Know Sometimes It's Just Lazy

And in general, there is no strength for anything. This is normal. But the main resource of the winners lies in the ability to overcome themselves and do what seems unpleasant, tedious, and overwhelming in the first place. Assign status #1 to the annoying task and complete it right in the morning.

Don't Forget to Sleep

Your brain needs good rest. Even if your daily list is not complete, reschedule the remaining tasks until tomorrow and allow your head to recuperate. Eight hours of sleep is your minimum while preparing for the new college year.