What should you do if you do not understand what to do on an essay?

Question

1-2 sentences

Answer 1

1-2 sentences is hardly an essay, unless that's how short our answer is supposed to be? In that case, clarify with your teacher. She should know.

Whoops, now that's 3. And, now that's 4...5...6...Oh, forget it.

Answer 2

snow them, write about something you do know...can't be any worse than leaving the page blank...

Answer 3

i just do it anyway and apologise afterwards. At least you did it!

Answer 4

ask the person who gave the essay to explain it in more detail

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Take it to the teacher and say, "I'm not sure what you're asking me to write about here.  Could you explain it a little differently maybe?"

Answer 7

An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same no matter what. You may be writing an essay to argue for a particular point of view or to explain the steps necessary to complete a task.

Either way, your essay will have the same basic format.

If you follow a few simple steps, you will find that the essay almost writes itself. You will be responsible only for supplying ideas, which are the important part of the essay anyway.

Don't let the thought of putting pen to paper daunt you.

These simple steps will guide you through the essay writing process:

Decide on your topic.

Prepare an outline or diagram of your ideas.

Write your thesis statement.

Write the body.

Write the main points.

Write the subpoints.

Elaborate on the subpoints.

Write the introduction.

Write the conclusion.

Add the finishing touches.