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Writing a Geography essay is often a challenge because of the common perception that it is a dry subject. However, come up with an interesting essay by getting interesting examples, statistics and illustrations to convey concepts. Inserting charts and diagrams will also help to make ideas easy to comprehend.
It is important to develop ideas in a coherent, logical manner and quote expert opinions to lend weight to your essay.
Instructions
1. Begin the essay by stating facts pertinent to the topic of the essay. Be precise in your statements; don’t spend time on developing the idea here, that will be done in the subsequent paragraphs. Include hard-hitting statistics that drive home the point your essay seeks to convey.
For example, if your topic is “Global Warming,” use statistics that speak of the dangers of the ice-cap melting.
2. Describe the ideas that define your topic in the body of the essay. Give specific details of locations where the phenomenon is observed.
Provide relevant information for one or two places that illustrate the concepts you are discussing.
For example, if your essay deals with influence of climatic conditions on vegetation, quote examples of crops grown in different parts of the world.
3. Analyse the underlying reasons for the statements you make in your essay. Build up your case through the use of logical arguments that flow coherently.
Quote experts on the topic and use examples to lend weight to your viewpoint. For example, if you are writing about alternatives to fossil fuels, and claim that biofuels are a viable solution, give information and statistical evidence to prove it produces less greenhouse gases.
4. Include relevant diagrams, tables, graphs and charts wherever necessary. Make sure you number these and provide captions to describe them briefly. Refer to these in the body of your essay to highlight a particular point.
5. Conclude by summing up the salient points in your essay, using wording that is different from the rest of the essay. Restate concepts and connect the conclusion to your starting idea. If possible, use a quote from someone who is an authority on the subject to support your conclusion.
Tips & Warnings
Check your essay for spelling and grammar and errors in sentence construction. Ask a friend to read the essay and get feedback regarding the flow. Ask for suggestions on making the essay interesting. — www.ehow.com
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