How do I Write an Essay on Conflict, Dispute & Resolution?

Type your final draft on a computer.

An essay is a short prose composition in which the writer discusses a particular topic or attempts to persuade a reader of a particular point of view. A formal essay systematically explains the topic in an impersonal and dogmatic tone. An informal essay is personal, conversational in tone and uses humor and personal anecdotes. All essays, regardless of topic and tone, follow the same basic steps of research, outlining, writing and rewriting. An essay on conflict, dispute and resolution should be formal in tone and describe the topic as succinctly as possible.

Things You'll Need

• Word processor
• Note cards
• Notebook
• Pens

Instructions

1. Go to the library. Research the topic of conflict, dispute and resolution. Look for expert opinion that supports the point of view of your essay. Take copious notes. Ask the librarian for assistance if needed.

2. Write your outline. The outline should include the main points you wish to cover and the key supporting details. Put your points in the order you want them to appear in your final essay. Your outline may be handwritten or typed.

3. Write your introduction. The introductory paragraph of any essay, regardless of topic, should begin in a general manner and gradually become more specific. The introduction to the topic of conflict, dispute and resolution should briefly define those terms.

4. Write body paragraphs exploring the ideas introduced in your first paragraph in greater detail. Write at least one paragraph explaining what a conflict is. Write at least one explaining the term dispute. And write at least one paragraph exploring conflict resolution. Give real-world examples of each topic. Support your point of view with expert opinion discovered during your research.

5. Write your conclusion. The conclusion should briefly summarize the information presented in the essay. Avoid using phrases such as "in conclusion".

6. Review your finished rough draft. Look at your content first. Look for ideas that could be clearer, awkward phrases and cliches. Review your grammar second. Finally, look for spelling errors and common errors such as confusing "two", "to" and "too". Give your essay to a friend to review. He might see things you missed.

7. Revise your rough draft. Eliminate problems such as run-on sentences, sentence fragments and awkward phrasing. Remove cliches, overly ornate language, technical terms, jargon and slang.

8. Write your final draft. The final draft must be typed. Properly cite your sources, and structure your works cited page according to your teacher's instructions.

References

• "essay." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008.
• Interview Rachel LePell; Chabot College; Hayward, CA