Patna High Court

Assistant Mains

Essay Discussion

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 Introduction
• First thank you all for attending
this session. Thank you for
showing trust in us. We will try
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• We are a bunch of people from
different walks of life coming
together to end the mediocrity
in Govt Exam preparation.
• In this session we will go into
detail about the “Art of Essay
Writing”
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 Importance

• Essay covers 40% of your Mains

Paper
• Students face a lot of
challenges in Essays.
• It can give you an edge over
your competitors

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Features of a Good Essay
• The language of the essay
should be grammatically
correct and easy to read
• The essay should cover the
topic from multiple dimensions.
• The structure of the essay
should be followed properly and
the transition between
paragraphs should be smooth

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Structure of an essay
• All essays, regardless of length
or topic, have three essential
parts: Introduction, Body, and
Conclusion.
• Each part plays a unique role in
conveying your message,
supporting your argument, and
summarizing your thoughts
 Topic Selection

• A strong essay starts with a

compelling topic.
• The best topics are relevant,
interesting to you, and engaging
for your examiner
• Don’t go for the most common
topic if you have some idea
about the other topics
 Essay Introduction

Start with an attention-grabber: a startling statistic, a

provocative question, or an interesting fact

After the hook, provide some context or background

information on the topic, leading up to your thesis statement

The thesis statement should succinctly present your main

argument or idea in a clear and compelling way.
 Introduction Examples
Topic: Climate Change

Provocative Question: Interesting Fact:

Statistic:
"What if the air we breathe, the "Contrary to popular belief,
According to the climate change is not solely a
water we drink, and the food we
Intergovernmental Panel on 21st-century phenomenon. In
eat were no longer safe? From
Climate Change (IPCC), human fact, the Earth's climate has
escalating heatwaves to
activities are estimated to have been changing throughout its
intensifying storm surges, we are
caused approximately 1.0°C of history - over hundreds to
living in a world transformed by
global warming above pre- millions of years. However,
climate change. But how did we get
industrial levels, and this is likely the current pace of global
here, and is there still time to
to reach 1.5°C between 2030 and warming is occurring at a rate
avert a complete catastrophe?"
2052 if it continues at the current that is estimated to be 10
rate. times faster than any warming
. period.
 Essay Body

Develop your argument and provide evidence to support

your thesis statement

Each paragraph should focus on one main idea or piece

of evidence.

Smooth transitions between paragraphs help maintain

the flow of your essay by using transition words
 Essay Body
Do’s:
• Structure: Each paragraph should have a clear focus. It's often useful to
start with a topic sentence that signals what the paragraph will discuss.
• Evidence: Support your claims with evidence. This could be facts, statistics,
quotes from experts, or examples.
• Link to the Thesis: Each paragraph should relate back to your thesis
statement. Make clear how the point you're making in the paragraph
contributes to your overall argument.
• Transitions: Use transitions to help your reader follow your argument.
These could be words like "however," "in addition," "furthermore," "on the
other hand," etc., or they could be sentences that help link your paragraphs
together.
• Clarity: Be clear and concise. Use simple language where possible and explain
any complex terms or concepts you need to use.
 Essay Body
Don'ts:
• Avoid Repetition: Each paragraph should present a new point or idea. Don't
restate the same point in different words.
• Don't Neglect Counter-Arguments: It strengthens your argument to
acknowledge and refute counter-arguments or alternative viewpoints.
• Avoid Long Sentences: Long, complex sentences can be confusing. Try to
keep your sentences concise and clear, and break up longer thoughts into
several sentences if necessary.
• Don't Overuse Quotes: Quotations can be effective when used sparingly
and in the right context. However, your essay should be primarily composed
of your own ideas and words.
• Don't Stray Off Topic: Make sure everything you include in the body of
your essay is relevant to your thesis. Avoid bringing up new arguments or
topics that aren't directly related to your thesis.
 Essay Conclusion
Final opportunity to make an impression on the examiner. Start by
restating your thesis in a new light, considering the evidence you've
provided

Summarize the main points from your body paragraphs.

End with a closing statement that wraps up your essay and leaves the
examiner with something to think about
 Essay Conclusion
Best ways to conclude an essay:
• Quotation: Ending your essay with a relevant quotation from an authoritative source can give your argument a
final sense of validity. It should ideally resonate with your thesis or main point.

• Anecdote or Story: Concluding with a brief story or anecdote can humanize your essay and leave a lasting
impression. It's especially effective for narrative or descriptive essays.

• Future Implications: Discuss the potential future implications of your essay's argument. This can open up your
essay to larger themes or questions.

• Call to Action: End by urging your reader to take action related to your essay's topic. This is particularly useful
for persuasive or argumentative essays.

• Provocative Question: Pose a thoughtful question that stems from your essay's argument. This encourages the
reader to ponder further.

• Link Back to the Introduction: Refer back to your introduction or your introductory anecdote to bring your
essay full circle and show the progress of your argument.
Revision & Editing

• Check for and correct errors in

grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and formatting.
• Make sure your writing is clear
and concise
 Time Management

• Planning your essay before you

start writing can help you stay
organized.
• Spend some time brainstorming
ideas, then organize those ideas
into an outline
• Be sure to allocate time for
revising and editing.

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 Ways to improve your essay

• Prepare data points for

different topic buckets
• Try to consume as much quality
content from newspapers,
magazines, etc.
• Note down the list of common
quotes, idioms, etc. of famous
personalities.

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Common Mistakes to avoid
• A vague thesis can make your essay
unclear. Make sure your thesis is
specific and directly answers the
essay question or prompt.

• Lack of structure can make your

essay difficult to follow. Ensure that
each paragraph has a clear focus
and that your ideas are organized in a
logical way.

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 Thank You

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