FIrst tutorial : How to write an essay/ article

I have been thinking of what the first tutorial on this blog should entail. I realise that readers here have different interests at the same time while catching fun, I like knowledge being acquired. That is why I will be discussing how to write a simple essay. This can work for students who still need to write essays to pass their school leaving certificates, other young writers or those who would love to become better at writing, for those writing on a research too. Here are a few tips:


Find subjects you truly care about and write on them
Except you are being tasked to write a specific topic, or given an assignment in school you will be helping yourself improve and building confidence by writing on subjects of your personal interests. Be it politics, religion, human rights, societal vices, sports, emotions and lots more


Have an outline before you start writing
It helps you to arrange your thoughts brilliantly in your first draft, before the final draft. Yes! have a first draft, except you totally have your thoughts arranged perfectly in your head you need to have a first draft. In your draft, outline everything you know or can think of about your topic. It helps arrange the final article beautifully.
If along the line you get stuck and can’t continue, move away for a while, then return to it when you are settled. Even in an exam situation go and answer other questions, do not panic then return to it.


Be concise and watch your grammar
Bad grammar is a total turn off, except you need to do it on purpose to prove a point, avoid bad grammar totally even typographical errors. It will make you lose marks in an examination setting and even as a professional your readers might lose faith in you
Read! Read! Read! Be a reader to become a better writer. Online articles, research articles, other writer’s books read them.


Have a dictionary close to you while you are writing
You cannot have all the vocabulary in the world and their meanings in your head. Sometimes people get stuck forgetting spellings or switching meanings. This is why a dictionary is needed to be certain always, except in situations where you cant have it close.


Read over when you are through, you may read out aloud to yourself also have people read over for you to ascertain you are truly through except you are in an examination hall.
Be disciplined, all of these points mentioned earlier can only be achieved through discipline


Finally practice makes perfect, if you want to be better at writing, write more.




EXAMPLE
WRITE AN ARTICLE ON THE EFFECT OF BAD GOVERNMENT ON THE EDUCATION OF A CHILD.


Suggested outlines

A brief introduction to what the educational system is like in your country. E.g 6-3-3-4 system of education.
The role of government
The role of parents
The role of the child
Challenges faced by all parties
The effects on the child.
Conclusion , here you may include brief suggestions.