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Write it
•Keep checking that you are answering the question
•Check lecturer’s requirements / marking
criteria again prior to submission
(have you done everything you’re supposed to?)
• Writer’s block? Write crap!
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The Introduction
–Provides general background to the topic / theme
–Historical perspective
–Definitions (where relevant)
–What is the issue / Why it’s an important topic
–Thesis statement
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The Introduction
General information
Issue / importance
Thesis statement
The Thesis Statement:
•controlling ideas
•order/organisation
•usually the last sentence
Thesis statement
•What your essay is about in one concise sentence.
•The backbone and most important part of your essay!
“This essay discusses / examines / argues …”
Sponsorship of sport has increased rapidly over the last decade and is extremely common in a large number of sports, which rely on its support.
Background information / historical perspective
Sponsorship of sport has increased rapidly over the last decade, and is extremely common in a large number of sports, which rely on its support.
However, there are also several issues that can result from sponsorship.
Background information / historical perspective
The issue/ importance of the topic
Sponsorship of sport has increased rapidly over the last decade, and is extremely common in a large number of sports, which rely on its support.
However, there are also several issues that can result from sponsorship.
This essay examines three negative effects of sports sponsorship: x, y & z
Background information / historical perspective
The issue/ importance of the topic
Thesis statement
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Body paragraphs
• Topic sentence
– Main idea and controlling ideas of the paragraph
-Usually first sentence in paragraph
-Same order as your thesis statement
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Body paragraphs
•Topic sentences examples
•One negative effect is that athletes’ needs may
be sacrificed in order to meet the demands of the market.
•In addition, sponsorship can also lead to the advertising of socially irresponsible products.
•Another negative effect is…
•Finally,…
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