It depends on the type of questions which they ask for
essay.
For example, if they ask you "To what extent do you agree that
*a certain factor* help in *something*?"
1. Agree to a large extent. (You can disgree also, depends
on the question. But usually, I THINK they will get students to
agree to a large extent. )
2. Explain the given factor (from question)
in
detail.
3. Explain the role of another factor (from your textbook
knowledge) in detail.
4. Briefly talk about 1
or 2 more factors that you can think of. (optional)
**5. Weigh your
factors - explain why is it that one factor
is more important than the other and why the other factors seem
less important?
6. Conclusion - explain the inter-relationship of the
factors.
**Step 5 is extremly
important if you wanna hit the highest level for your
essay.
How do you write out your factors in detail?
Point -
state your factor.
Explain/elaborate -
explain and elaborate factor.
Evidence/example - give evidence
and examples whenever possible.
Link - link
back to the question. (eg. Therefore, this factor is important in
*something*)
You really need to know your SS content well if you want to
score well in essays. The textbook, if you have one, is quite a
good source actually. =)
Very helpful post right there. But I have to disagree that
textbook alone should suffice because assesment books are also a
great help.