How to Write an Essay on Respect
Essay-writing is a critical skill for any academic career -- and respect is a common theme for compositions. You could write about why respect is important in society, which members are most respected, what people can do to be more respectful, or what respect means to different cultural groups. If writing an expository essay (where you are exploring a topic) you'll need general information about respect. For a persuasive essay (where you try to convince the reader that a point of view is the correct one), look for studies and research to supply facts for your argument.
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Gather your information. Do research in the library or on the Internet regarding the topic of respect. Interview experts or individuals knowledgeable about the field; for example, if you're writing about forms of respect in days gone by, interview your grandparents. Make sure that your references are credible -- government studies, research by independent organizations or books by psychologists are appropriate places to start.
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Gather your materials. Make sure that you have everything you need at once if you're writing the essay in one sitting.
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Start with a strong introduction. Introduce the topic of respect -- why you're writing about it, as well as an overview of the content to follow.
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Write the body of your essay. For an expository piece, this is where the bulk of your facts are stated; for a persuasive piece, the body is where your arguments and reasoning go.
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Finish the essay with a conclusion. Write the conclusion roughly the same way for each type of essay. Reiterate your strongest points regarding respect, as well as why you made them. Explain what you hope the reader gained by reviewing the material.
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Credit your references appropriately. Use any style guides or instructions provided by your teacher or professor. Cite the references in the text wherever necessary.
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Proofread your essay carefully. Use spellcheck if writing it on a computer, but also read over the essay for errors a spellchecker won't catch. Go back at least one day after writing your essay to revise it -- this allows you to view it with fresh eyes. Have someone else read it over for you, as well, to correct any errors.
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Tips & Warnings
The concept of respect means different things to different people. To expand your education, knowledge and perspective, consider taking a viewpoint not your own and writing an essay about it.
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