Tips for Extended Essay Writing

With the coming of MUET written examination (as opposed to Speaking) this Saturday, 9 March 2013, I have here some tips as guidelines for better performance in the exam:

Tip 1:

When you write your essay, it is important that you follow the academic writing conventions. Therefore, you must make sure that you have written

i)   the thesis statement, 

ii)  the topic sentence for each paragraph; and 

iii) the restatement of the thesis.

Tip 2:

Make sure your stand is clear. And make sure your thesis statement is clearly written to display this stand of yours.

Tip 3:

Among the problem I see in MUET essays is the inability of a candidate to explain the topic sentence he/she has written. Thus, to ensure you gain a lot of marks for extended writing, write supporting details or elaboration that explains the topic sentence clearly.

Tip 4:

Always imagine that the reader of your essay do not easily understand what you are saying or writing. Think of the best words to use or the best way to say or explain about something to make your reader completely understands what you mean 100%.  By doing this, you will ensure you write a clear explanation of your topic sentence.

In another entry following this, I am posting an essay done by one of my previous students ( a good one too!) as example of how well, how clear and how detailed you must be when writing the extended essay for MUET.

My student wrote it as practice but the essay was based on a past-year MUET question. Do check out this essay.

Hope I have been helpful. Have a nice day.