The Essay: Introduction

introduction

tasks

process

resources

learning advice

conclusion

In wading through all this new information and trying to shake off your distrust and distaste for the essay in general, some advise might be helpful.

When reading Mr. White's biography, jot down a few notes on a pad of paper about what you think is unusual or unique about his life. This will be helpful in writing your own essay because you too have unusual and unique things about your life that you ought to write and that people ought to read about.

Mr. White's essays will bring you pleasure. So should his interview. Relish that pleasure. While relishing, note (by either printing out the page and highlighting with a marker or writing down a few key words to help you remember) particular passages that you enjoy reading. Later, think about why you enjoyed each of these passages. Was it funny? Profound? Well-written? Then say to yourself, "Hmm."

Now, as you begin thinking about writing your own essay, consider seriously the questions posed on the process page. Also, think about things that you know quite a bit about or are in other words an expert about. Essayists always know a great deal about their subject. You may also want to think about experiences you have had that might be unique or situations you have been in that my yield interesting information. What are you interested in? Write about that.




	introduction tasks process resources learning advice conclusion	In wading through all this new information and trying to shake off your distrust and distaste for the essay in general, some advise might be helpful. When reading Mr. White's biography, jot down a few notes on a pad of paper about what you think is unusual or unique about his life. This will be helpful in writing your own essay because you too have unusual and unique things about your life that you ought to write and that people ought to read about. Mr. White's essays will bring you pleasure. So should his interview. Relish that pleasure. While relishing, note (by either printing out the page and highlighting with a marker or writing down a few key words to help you remember) particular passages that you enjoy reading. Later, think about why you enjoyed each of these passages. Was it funny? Profound? Well-written? Then say to yourself, "Hmm." Now, as you begin thinking about writing your own essay, consider seriously the questions posed on the process page. Also, think about things that you know quite a bit about or are in other words an expert about. Essayists always know a great deal about their subject. You may also want to think about experiences you have had that might be unique or situations you have been in that my yield interesting information. What are you interested in? Write about that.