The Classification essay is generally used to break a group of things down so they are easily identified. This aids clarification of the subject, and makes it more distinguishable. It also helps in contrasting concepts.
Classification essays are used when there is a lot of information to be presented, and the essay helps to make the report clearer and easier to understand by further separating the information into different categories to aid in painting a clearer picture of what we are trying to say.
Thus is a Classification essay.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Comparative Analysis Essay
Comparative Analysis essays basically compare two items, or people, or even concepts and issues. Comparative Analysis essays serve to point out similarities and differences in these things, and they compare multiple aspects, like the pros and cons of both of them, the consequences and effects, factors and so on.
Comparative Analysis essays are often used when making decisions, such as deciding on where to build a house, to buy a new computer or upgrade, or even simple decisions like whether apple or orange juice is better.
Transition words and phrases like "however", "but", and "on the other hand are used to show the comparison between the two things.
Thus is the Comparative Analysis essay.
Comparative Analysis essays are often used when making decisions, such as deciding on where to build a house, to buy a new computer or upgrade, or even simple decisions like whether apple or orange juice is better.
Transition words and phrases like "however", "but", and "on the other hand are used to show the comparison between the two things.
Thus is the Comparative Analysis essay.
Process Analysis Essay
A process analysis essay explains a series of chronological steps or events to carry out an operation. Process analysis essays generally help readers to complete a task by listing steps, then explaining them to the reader.
Process analysis essays are generally used when explaining a detailed process which we want the reader to be able to follow and thus complete a task.
Process analysis essays are generally used when we want someone to be able to follow a set of instructions and be able to complete a task. For example, in cookbooks, there are step-by-step instructions, and at every instruction, there are reasons why we do one thing, or do another.
Thus is a Process analysis essay.
Process analysis essays are generally used when explaining a detailed process which we want the reader to be able to follow and thus complete a task.
Process analysis essays are generally used when we want someone to be able to follow a set of instructions and be able to complete a task. For example, in cookbooks, there are step-by-step instructions, and at every instruction, there are reasons why we do one thing, or do another.
Thus is a Process analysis essay.
Causal Analysis Essay
Causal Analysis essays are also known as Cause-And-Effect essays.
Causal Analysis essays are generally used to explain the causes of a particular event, then go further to find out the consequences and effects of the event/incident.
They are generally used to determine the particular roots of the problem, and also whatever that might, or already have stemmed from it.
They are generally used in research papers, and studies, as these often address problems such as global warming, or in a recent case, nuclear fallout in Japan, as they would want to find out the root causes of these issues, then figure out possible problems that may result from this incident.
Thus is a Causal Analysis essay.
Causal Analysis essays are generally used to explain the causes of a particular event, then go further to find out the consequences and effects of the event/incident.
They are generally used to determine the particular roots of the problem, and also whatever that might, or already have stemmed from it.
They are generally used in research papers, and studies, as these often address problems such as global warming, or in a recent case, nuclear fallout in Japan, as they would want to find out the root causes of these issues, then figure out possible problems that may result from this incident.
Thus is a Causal Analysis essay.
Definition Essay
The purpose of a definition essay is to explain what a specific term means.
Some terms can be easily and directly defined, such as apple, or chair. Other terms however, are very subjective, like love, hate, or friendship. These terms are highly subjective, and as such, largely depends on the each person's point of view and perspective, like if someone is defining love from the scientific point of view and if someone is defining it from the view of someone love-sick, there would probably be a difference.
Definition essays are used in areas where a clear, concise definition of a complex or abstract term is required, and they help to aid in these areas.
Some terms can be easily and directly defined, such as apple, or chair. Other terms however, are very subjective, like love, hate, or friendship. These terms are highly subjective, and as such, largely depends on the each person's point of view and perspective, like if someone is defining love from the scientific point of view and if someone is defining it from the view of someone love-sick, there would probably be a difference.
Definition essays are used in areas where a clear, concise definition of a complex or abstract term is required, and they help to aid in these areas.
Feature Article
A feature article is one where the human interest factor is very high.
Such articles are highly in-depth. They generally go beyond the news. Opinions are formed due to issues existing currently. Thus, these feature articles are sparked by an event/events.
Firstly, a feature article provides background information. There is research involved, and analysis is an important part too.
Point of view and authenticity is also important here, as the article needs to be credible.
Implications and consequences are also present, with postulations and likely scenarios suggested.
There should also be a thesis.
The title of the feature article should capture the issue, the thesis, and should be short and catchy.
Such articles are highly in-depth. They generally go beyond the news. Opinions are formed due to issues existing currently. Thus, these feature articles are sparked by an event/events.
Firstly, a feature article provides background information. There is research involved, and analysis is an important part too.
Point of view and authenticity is also important here, as the article needs to be credible.
Implications and consequences are also present, with postulations and likely scenarios suggested.
There should also be a thesis.
The title of the feature article should capture the issue, the thesis, and should be short and catchy.
Hard News Story
Hard News Stories
They usually start with a headline with the S-V-C structure, meaning it takes on a Subject-Verb-Complement structure, which helps to attract readers.There is the presence of a hook, and
the questions of who and what are answered.
This is followed by a summary lead, which expands on the headline and provide details. It also answers the questions of where, when, and how/why.
Then there are the main body paragraphs. They provide more details and elaboration on the 5W1H questions, as well as eyewitness accounts, interviews, as well as statistics, relevant events and background information.
Lastly, comes the final paragraph/ending. It connects articles to other pieces of news. There are also some quotes, relevant information, and in the case of crimes, contact information.
They usually start with a headline with the S-V-C structure, meaning it takes on a Subject-Verb-Complement structure, which helps to attract readers.There is the presence of a hook, and
the questions of who and what are answered.
This is followed by a summary lead, which expands on the headline and provide details. It also answers the questions of where, when, and how/why.
Then there are the main body paragraphs. They provide more details and elaboration on the 5W1H questions, as well as eyewitness accounts, interviews, as well as statistics, relevant events and background information.
Lastly, comes the final paragraph/ending. It connects articles to other pieces of news. There are also some quotes, relevant information, and in the case of crimes, contact information.
Tabloids
Tabloids are generally highly opinionated and consist of gossip and highly scandalous "news" about high profile people.
Although there may be some facts within the tabloid article, they are usually twisted to sound either positive or negative.
An example of a tabloid is The New Paper. After taking a look through it, I realised that it was completely useless. Some people may not agree as it has a Sports section, but it appears to be the only useful section. Although this may sound bad, there are worse examples not found in Singapore. In fact, they are so scandalous that some of their websites are banned in Singapore.
A tabloid article headline usually phrases the event in question in a way that gets people to wonder whether it is true, and gets the people to read on. Thus, this how a tabloid article attracts viewers.
As Singaporeans are highly conservative, many readers are often left wondering whether the article is true.
Although there may be some facts within the tabloid article, they are usually twisted to sound either positive or negative.
An example of a tabloid is The New Paper. After taking a look through it, I realised that it was completely useless. Some people may not agree as it has a Sports section, but it appears to be the only useful section. Although this may sound bad, there are worse examples not found in Singapore. In fact, they are so scandalous that some of their websites are banned in Singapore.
A tabloid article headline usually phrases the event in question in a way that gets people to wonder whether it is true, and gets the people to read on. Thus, this how a tabloid article attracts viewers.
As Singaporeans are highly conservative, many readers are often left wondering whether the article is true.
Broadsheet Newspapers
Broadsheet newspapers are typified by long vertical pages, which are about 22 inches/559 millimetres or more. They generally contain factual information on events around the world.
Headline news are generally put on the front page, with large headlines to attract the viewers' attention. Such an example, The Straits Times, has hot topics like the General Election on the front cover. As the General Election is currently implanted in people's minds, people would want to pick it up and read it.
The Straits Times, a good example of a broadsheet newspaper, is separated into different segments, such as the current local, world and Asian news, then they are followed by the softer news articles, which are more focused on opinions rather than hard facts.
Due to many broadsheet newspapers becoming more opinionated and more tabloids becoming more factual, it is getting harder to differentiate between the two.
Headline news are generally put on the front page, with large headlines to attract the viewers' attention. Such an example, The Straits Times, has hot topics like the General Election on the front cover. As the General Election is currently implanted in people's minds, people would want to pick it up and read it.
The Straits Times, a good example of a broadsheet newspaper, is separated into different segments, such as the current local, world and Asian news, then they are followed by the softer news articles, which are more focused on opinions rather than hard facts.
Due to many broadsheet newspapers becoming more opinionated and more tabloids becoming more factual, it is getting harder to differentiate between the two.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Broadsheets and Tabloids
Having gone through a lesson on the forms of newspapers, I have learnt some things.
Firstly, tabloids are basically gossip, but broadsheets are news, and are generally very factual. Examples of Singaporean broadsheets are The Straits Times, and tabloids include The New Paper. Although there are specific examples, most newspapers are in between the two types.
Broadsheets and tabloids are also differentiated by their size. Broadsheets are generally larger and tabloids the size of an average magazine. Although this is generally true, there are some broadsheets taking the size of a tabloid.
So if one wants to know the facts, one should generally go for broadsheets, and if one wants to devote oneself to fantastical scandals, one should go for tabloids. I myself would prefer the broadsheet as I find it useless to find out gossip instead of find out facts about current world events.
Firstly, tabloids are basically gossip, but broadsheets are news, and are generally very factual. Examples of Singaporean broadsheets are The Straits Times, and tabloids include The New Paper. Although there are specific examples, most newspapers are in between the two types.
Broadsheets and tabloids are also differentiated by their size. Broadsheets are generally larger and tabloids the size of an average magazine. Although this is generally true, there are some broadsheets taking the size of a tabloid.
So if one wants to know the facts, one should generally go for broadsheets, and if one wants to devote oneself to fantastical scandals, one should go for tabloids. I myself would prefer the broadsheet as I find it useless to find out gossip instead of find out facts about current world events.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
To Kill a Mockingbird: Hard News Story
Tom Robinson’s Shot at Freedom Ends with Him Getting Shot
In the morning just three days after the intensely-observed trial involving the Negro in question, convicted Negro Tom Robinson attempted to escape during his exercise period.
Having gone through a difficult trial, guilty Tom Robinson attempted to get himself out in another way.
It was during the inmates’ exercise period. According to eyewitness accounts, Robinson ran at the fence and tried to get over it. Said a prison guard who declined to be named: “He just broke into a blind raving charge at the fence and started climbing over.”
The prison guards tried to scare Robinson with warning shots. When that did not work, they started to shoot at Robinson.
However, Robinson was moving extremely fast. The prison guards only got him just as he went over the fence. Said another prison guard who declined to be named, “If he’d had two good arms he’d have made it, he was moving that fast.”
Tom Robinson was on trial for a rape case involving Mr. Bob Ewell daughter, Miss Mayella Ewell.
Having lost the case, Robinson was sent to Enfield Prison Farm, seventy miles away from Maycomb, in Chester County. It was in this prison where this incident took place.
This is just like the previous incident, where another black man also forced himself upon a white girl. This black man was also convicted and sent to the chair. This is in turn precedented by another similar case.
Although there have been similar cases, the Robinson case is and has been the most fiercely contested of the lot. Said Miss Alexandra, sister of Robinson’s lawyer Finch, “This is the last straw.”