Intro
Briefly summarise the issue you are exploring and its significance, establishing your personal views and the sub-arguments that support them. Remember to give a layout of the essay so that the reader can see how you will develop your argument.
For example, “This essay focuses on the impact of the ‘model minority myth’ on the education of Asian students. Specifically, this enigma manifests itself in the common perception that Asian students are brilliant, hardworking and do not need much help. Accordingly, I argue that this perception has a negative effect on the education of Asian students. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to supplement the research in this area by exploring in depth the real experiences of Asian students.”
Positionality (Author’s Position)
In this section, you will need to present your personal background, including cultural heritage, study abroad experiences, and past research findings. State both your personal strengths and be honest about your personal weaknesses and compensate with solid research.
For example, “As an international student from Asia, I enjoy a similar cultural background, but the lack of a complete educational history due to the fact that I only received my higher education in the United States was a challenge for me. However, by reviewing relevant literature, I was able to effectively bridge this gap.”
Background (Research Context)
Explain in detail the topic you are researching, including its origins, history of development, and the findings of other scholars on the issue.
For example, “The concept of the ‘model minority myth’ has a long history and has been thoroughly researched by many scholars. Currently, we hold different views and interpretations of its scope of influence.”
Sub-arguments:
Use two to three sub-arguments for each attack and defence, providing a clear topic sentence, corresponding examples, a specific analysis, and finally a concluding statement. Each example must be analysed in detail, not simply a list of facts. A return to thesis can be used, i.e. a point is made in the previous section and then analysed in depth in the next section.
The example of the “model minority myth” remains: “First, the ‘model minority myth’ has largely caused schools to ignore the needs of students to meet academic challenges. For example, research has found that students categorised as ‘model minority myths’ are more likely to experience negative comments from teachers or on social media, which can lead to problems such as stress and declining academic performance. It is worth noting that the above phenomenon has received little attention in previous studies. Therefore, there is a need to revive research on the ‘model minority myth’ to better understand the reality of what is really going on.”
Conclusion + Recommendations and Future Directions
Revisit and reinforce previous arguments and research objectives, while making practical recommendations for the population in question based on existing research findings. If space permits, consider introducing future directions, pointing out the shortcomings of the paper, and opening up new ideas for future research in the field.
The ESSAY writing guidelines compiled for you in this article will hopefully help you to write a quality ESSAY soon!
