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Composition Page

The Writing Process (notes on essay writing)

http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/tablecontent.html

SENTENCE, the key

Your fundamental tool as a writer is the humble SENTENCE.

At the basic level, a SENTENCE must :

be clear to the reader (Intelligible)
be arranged in proper order and in correct grammar (Coherent)
contain only one idea (Unity)

SENTENCE Variety

When writing a paragraph, the sentences we use must not be boring or monotonous.

It is therefore important to vary the length and structure of your sentences. Fortunately or unfortunately, there is no single way or rule to do this.

Generally,

short sentences are for emphasis
long sentences are for details - to explain or argue

Both have their advantages and drawbacks - too much of each spoils your writing. You will have to learn develop your own style, and this means you have to read a lot and as widely as possible.

Links to sites on sentence construction and writing:

Constructing Sentences

The articles below come from SearchWarp.com - I found them to be very interesting and more importantly, short and easy to read.

Power of the Written Word

Simple and easy-to-read article

Simple Techniques for Writing an Introduction to Your Story

Another easy-to-read article

Discover what good writing is about

Yet another easy article

7 Things You Should Do Before Writing an Essay

How to Make Your Characters Sound Real

Quick Strategies for Writing Your Essay Under Pressure