Essay Writing

Shanthala
Assistant Professor
Department of English
SSA Govt. First Grade College,(Autonomous)
Ballari-583101
Main Highlights
 Fourth Semester Basic English
 It is the part of Unit IV
 Six marks are allotted
 Single Topic/ No multiple choice

CONTENTS
Meaning
Purpose
Characteristics
Structure
Specimen of essay
Meaning
Essay is a short piece of writing that gives the author's

own argument on a particular subject.
It is also generally a written composition to one’s

personal ideas or opinions on some topics
An essay is, generally, a piece of writing

Purpose
 First, essay writing helps to develop critical thinking skills
 Secondly, one will learn how to express oneself to support and
promote his/her point of view
 Finally, essay writing helps to express one’s thoughts in a
coherent and clear manner. ( General essay is very common in
the most competitive exams like IAS, KAS and PSI)

Characteristics
 Unity: All the paragraphs in an essay should directly connect to the main subject.
 Order: All the thoughts should have a logical connection and arrangement. It should
not consist of unconnected reflections put down haphazardly.
 Brevity: the size of the essay should not be long to distract the idea.
Structure
 Beginning: The opening paragraph should be arresting and effective. A good beginning is a half
battle one and it draws the reader’s attention. It is good if you begin with the quotations of the famous
personalities.
 Body/Middle: This is the main part of the essay since it includes cause and affect, advantages,
disadvantages, steps/remedies/solutions.
 A)Cause and affect: It is a relationship in which one event (the cause) makes another event happen
(the effect.
 B) Advantages: A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
 C)Disadvantages/Impact: An unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of

success or effectiveness.
 D)Steps/Remedy/Solution: It is a successful way of dealing with a problem.
 Conclusion: It should be as striking as the beginning. Besides, it should be short natural and should not
give wrong impression that the writer has abruptly ended the essay.
 Specimen of essay
Title: Global Warming

Introduction:
Global Warming is definitely the single greatest environmental challenge that the planet earth is facing
at present. It is essential to understand the gravity of the situation. The fuel which you use in order to
power your homes, cars, businesses and more is heating up the planet faster than expected. We are
recording the hottest days and decades ever. What’s alarming is that the temperature of the earth has
climbed to the highest point it has ever been in the past 12,000 years. It only gets worse from here if we
don’t stop it now.
A)Cause : There are various causes of global warming both natural and manmade. The natural one
includes a greenhouse gas, volcanic eruption, methane gas and more. Next up, manmade causes are
deforestation, mining, cattle rearing, fossil fuel burning and more.

Contd.
Further, volcanic eruptions are also responsible for global warming. That is to say, these eruptions
release tons of carbon dioxide which contributes to global warming. Similarly, methane is also one
big issue responsible for global warming.
B)Effects of Global
As the planet is getting hotter, we need to collectively act right now instead of waiting for more.
The primary cause of global warming is fossil fuels. Human beings are addicted to burning them
which produces coal, oil, greenhouse gases and more.
The power plants, cards, and industries produce Carbon dioxide which stays in the atmosphere for
5 decades or more. This is the reason why the temperature of the earth rises.
Due to this rise in temperature, the oceans are rising and the coral reefs are dying. Many aquatic
species are going extinct while the glaciers are melting. You will be surprised to know that
Greenland is losing 20% more mass than it receives from new snowfall. Thus, it will keep shrinking as
the earth warms.
Contd.
Moreover, extreme weather patterns are for everyone to see. The heatwaves, droughts, floods, are now
taking place with greater intensity and frequency.
The hurricanes are doubling up in nature in terms of occurrence and the Katrina Hurricane is enough to
prove this point. Further, the Greenland and Western Antarctic ice sheets are at great risk of melting
completely. Please note that these two ice sheets presently hold around 20% of the Earth’s freshwater.
The rise in sea levels will damage the coastal areas globally. Moreover, the regularity of hurricanes,
tornadoes, and others may become more volatile spreading malaria and other deadly diseases.
Disadvantages/Impact:
As the planet is getting hotter, we need to collectively act right now instead of waiting for more. The
primary cause of global warming is fossil fuels. Human beings are addicted to burning them which
produces coal, oil, greenhouse gases and more.
The power plants, cards, and industries produce Carbon dioxide which stays in the atmosphere for 5
decades or more. This is the reason why the temperature of the earth rises.
Due to this rise in temperature, the oceans are rising and the coral reefs are dying. Many aquatic species
are going extinct while the glaciers are melting. You will be surprised to know that Greenland is losing
20% more mass than it receives from new snowfall.

Thus, it will keep shrinking as the earth warms. Moreover, extreme weather patterns are for everyone to
see. The heatwaves, droughts, floods, are now taking place with greater intensity and frequency.
The hurricanes are doubling up in nature in terms of occurrence and the Katrina Hurricane is enough to
prove this point. Further, the Greenland and Western Antarctic ice sheets are at great risk of melting
completely. Please note that these two ice sheets presently hold around 20% of the Earth’s freshwater.
The rise in sea levels will damage the coastal areas globally. Moreover, the regularity of hurricanes,
tornadoes, and others may become more volatile spreading malaria and other deadly diseases.
C)Global Warming Solutions

As stated earlier, it might be challenging but it is not entirely impossible. Global warming can be stopped
when combined efforts are put in. For that, individuals and governments, both have to take steps
towards achieving it. We must begin with the reduction of greenhouse gas.
Furthermore, they need to monitor the consumption of gasoline. Switch to a hybrid car and reduce the
release of carbon dioxide. Moreover, citizens can choose public transport or carpool together.
Subsequently, recycling must also be encouraged.
Conclusion
Global warming can be stopped by a joint effort by the individuals and the government. Deforestation
must be banned and trees should be planted more. The use of automobiles must be limited and
recycling must be encouraged.
Sources
https://edubirdie.com
https://www.toppr.com/?utm_source=guides
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 Fourth Semester Basic English

 It is the part of Unit IV

 Six marks are allotted

 Single Topic/ No multiple choice

Essay is a short piece of writing that gives the author's

It is also generally a written composition to one’s

An essay is, generally, a piece of writing

 First, essay writing helps to develop critical thinking skills

 Secondly, one will learn how to express oneself to support and

promote his/her point of view

 Finally, essay writing helps to express one’s thoughts in a

coherent and clear manner. ( General essay is very common in

the most competitive exams like IAS, KAS and PSI)

not consist of unconnected reflections put down haphazardly.

 B) Advantages: A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.

 C)Disadvantages/Impact: An unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of

 D)Steps/Remedy/Solution: It is a successful way of dealing with a problem.

Title: Global Warming

don’t stop it now.

deforestation, mining, cattle rearing, fossil fuel burning and more.

taking place with greater intensity and frequency.

produces coal, oil, greenhouse gases and more.

20% more mass than it receives from new snowfall.

C)Global Warming Solutions

High School English Grammar Book

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