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17Nov/111

Essays on the No Child Left Behind Act

Education is a treasure and a weapon that anyone can have in this world. Quality education can equip you with very important tools that can be used now and in the future.  Every child deserves a quality education. Essays on the No Child Left Behind Act discuss its history, overview, policies, effects, advantages and disadvantages and the issues that have arisen since it was passed.

Essays on the No Child Left Behind Act should discuss its history as an introduction. The act, also known as NCLB, was proposed in January 23, 2001 by President George W. Bush, passed in the House of Representatives in May 23, 2001, the Senate on June 14, 2001 and finally made into a law on January 8, 2002. Essays on the No Child Left Behind Act should then discuss its objective, which is to advance outcomes in education by setting high standards and creating assessable goals for children in public schools. The provisions of the act should be discussed next in essays on the No Child Left Behind Act. The effects of the act on several factors such as the teachers, schools, student assessment, curriculum and most of all the different kinds of students should then be examined in essays on the No Child Left Behind Act. The advantages and disadvantages of the act should be discussed in essays on the No Child Left Behind Act as well. Lastly, essays on the No Child Left Behind Act should mention the issues that have arisen since the passing of the bill.

Before writing essays on the No Child Left Behind Act, you should make sure that you consult reliable sources on the No Child Left Behind Act as well as read examples of essays on the No Child Left Behind Act to be more knowledgeable on the topic. When you are adept in the topic, you can write about the topic in any format whether it is an analytical essay, expository essay or a critical essay.

16Jul/100

Social Inequality Essays

Inequality is evident in any number of different ways, but social inequality is most prominent. Whether due to racial discrimination, ethnic discrimination, gender discrimination or simply social class distinction, social inequality exists to some degree in  communities around the world. Social inequality essays examine the history of this problem, its universality, its causes and possible solutions.

There are several possible approaches to take to writing social inequality essays. For example, social inequality essays can be written as narrative essays wherein you narrate your own experiences of social inequality or the social inequality you have observed amongst certain people and places. Comparison essays also make good social inequality essays because you can compare social inequality in different regions or even in different eras. Analytical essays make good social inequality essays as well because you can report on specific determinants of inequality. Whichever essay format you choose, however, social inequality essays need to expose and  discuss the different forms, causes and consequences of social inequality.  Theories on social inequality should also be explained and analyzed in social inequality essays.  For example, many social reformers, such as Emille Durkheim and Karl Marx, while opposed to social inequality, also maintained that it was to some degree inevitable. 

For additional ideas about what to include in social inequality essays, you might also want to read a few examples of essays on social inequality.  Finding the right sources on social inequality will also help you write a more informative and interesting paper.

5May/100

Essays on Rap Music

Although very popular, rap music has a lot of critics.  Their criticism focuses on the violent and often misogynistic lyrics heard in rap music.  Essays on rap music talk about the origins of rap, the social impact of rap, criticisms of rap, and why it is so popular.

The analytical essay, descriptive essay and pro-con essay are just a few of the essay formats you can use to write your own essay on rap music.  Whichever essay format you choose, however, make sure you get a reliable list of sources on rap music so that you can research your paper properly and that you read other rap music essays to help you generate ideas for your own essay on rap music.

Essays on rap music should begin with a discussion on the background of rap music and note the political and social expression found within this genre of music.   A look at its vast appeal and the reasons for this appeal to music listeners, especially more youthful listeners, should also be included in essays on rap music.  Equally important to this discussion are the studies conducted connecting youth violence and violence towards wome to rap music.  These studies should be mentioned and analyzed in essays on rap music as well.  Moreover, essays on rap music should examine the impact that rap music has had on pop culture.  The lifestyles of rap artists themselves and the message they send to their fans is another interesting topic of discussion that should be included in essays on rap music.

10Feb/100

History Essay Topics

Deciding upon a history essay topic is simultaneously easy and difficult to do.  It is easy because the the number of possible history essay topics are endless and it is difficult because the number of possible history essay topics are endless!  To help you find the correct history essay topic, while keeping in mind the requirements specified by your professor, you might want to check out sites that lists sources for specific topics such as Essay411 or view examples of history essays for ideas.  Looking at tips for how to write a history essay can also prove helpful.  I’ve also provided a list of potential history essay topics you might want to consider:

  • The History and Politics of Russia
  • The US Civil War
  • A Historical Review of the Sunni/Shiite Conflict
  • The Great Depression
  • The History of NASA
  • A History of Slavery Worldwide
  • The Peloponnesian War
  • The Napoleonic Wars
  • The Origins of Buddhism
  • The Marshall Plan

Of course this is just a short a list of potential topics.  As you think about the history essay topic you would like to write about, keep in mind not only the availability of sources on that topic, but also the type of essay you would like to write.  For example, if you want to write a cause and effect essay, you will want to research a history essay topic that demonstrate clear causes and effects for that particular event in history.  If you are writing an analytical essay, you will need to make sure that you will be able to gather enough supporting evidence for analysis of your topic.  If your course is focusing on a particular era or location, the task of finding a topic will be made slightly easier.  However, you will still need to narrow down your search just because of the sheer volume of topics worth writing about.  But at least even this search for history essay topics can be educational!

14Jan/102

Writing an Expository Essay

Writing an expository essay is slightly different from writing an analytical essay, persuasive essay, book review or other essays that you have written. Most of the other papers contain your opinions on the subject matter whereas the expository essay just contains facts and truthful information. Expository essays are considered straightforward since their purpose is to explain or define a topic.

Writing an expository essay requires that you fully understanding your subject. While you do not need to present an opinion or develop arguments in support of your opinion, you do need to concisely and accurately present your facts. Some key points to focus on when writing an expository essay are the following:

1)      Describe and explain how to do something

2)      Describe and define certain objects, events or ideas

3)      Describe and inform about certain methods and procedures

Using these key points as a guideline for writing an expository essay can direct you toward the best way to arrange your essay. But be sure to follow the basic essay structure when writing an expository essay. Also, remember to write your thesis statement so that it does not express an opinion. Rather, your thesis statement should be based on facts. The body of your paper will then provide the data that backs up your thesis and your conclusion should summarize all the points you presented. Another important tip to remember when writing an expository essay is that it is written in the third person. Writing in third person further underscores the notion that an expository essay is all about facts and information and not about opinion.

Writing an expository essay will be easier if you choose a good topic. So pick a topic that interests you. Also, keep this in mind when writing an expository essay; the root word of expository is ‘expose’ and expose means to make things clear to your audience by presenting facts and maintaining an impartial stance on your topic.

14Dec/090

History Essay

In previous posts, I’ve written about the pro-con essay and the analytical essay.  In this post, I will be discussing the history essay.  The history essay is a broad topic to cover because history itself is such a broad topic.  If a topic hasn’t been assigned to you, and you’re having trouble deciding upon one, you can visit a public library, or refer to your text book for ideas, or check out Essay411.

Much like book reports, research papers, or term papers, the subject of your history essay requires that you know the material well and that you have adequate research to back up what you write.  In fact, a key element for a well-written history essay is your research and how you have it organized.  Organizing your research helps you plan your history essay and, when done properly, can show you what type of evidence you are missing and what you may have too much of.  Once you’ve put your research in the proper order and determined you have sufficient research material, you can begin to write your history essay.  Remember that a history essay requires thorough and accurate citation of your sources of information.  You must also have a thorough understanding of your topic so that you know how to approach your essay and what your thesis statement will be.

When you present your thesis statement in your introduction, you must state the position you plan to take and explain how you intend to prove that position in the essay body. Next, in the body of your history essay, you must develop and prove your thesis statement based on your research.  The evidence you have gathered that supports your thesis should be presented clearly and logically. You must also deal with any evidence that refutes your thesis.

The conclusion is where you present your observations and discuss the implications of what you wrote.  Everything must relate to your thesis statement and no new information should be presented.  You should also clearly reiterate your supporting evidence.

13Dec/090

Writing an Analytical Essay

Writing an Analytical Essay

When we first started the Essay411 blog, in our welcome post, we promised to provide writing tips and helpful information.  This is why, in today’s post,  I want to focus on writing an analytical essay – one of the most common types of essays you’ll write in college.

The purpose of writing an analytical essay is to generate a better understanding of your topic.  You can write an analytical essay on just about any subject including a work of art, a literary work or an event.  Whatever your subject, you will need to break it down into parts to be analyzed.  For example, if it’s a literary work you are analyzing, discuss the theme, plot, character development, and writing style of the work.  If it’s an event, examine its historical context, what its consequences were and its implications for today.

Like all essays, writing an analytical essay requires that you write an introduction, body, and conclusion.  When you write the introduction to your analytical essay, you must state your thesis or your claim about the subject.  Your thesis is not a fact.  Rather, it is your opinion and you must explain how you will support your thesis in the body of your essay.  Each paragraph in the body of your essay should include a topic sentence, facts and evidence that support your thesis, and a sentence that concludes the paragraph.  The conclusion of an analytical essay should tie everything together; your thesis and supporting evidence.  Essentially, you should summarize the facts and evidence you presented in your paper and then restate your thesis as though you have just successfully proved it in your essay.

In short, like all writing assignments, writing an analytical essay doesn’t have to be difficult – it just needs to be well-planned and well-thought out and it needs to have strong evidence that supports your thesis.   Above all, remember to proofread what you’ve written.  Proofreading is a must for any type of essay, whether it's a term paper, research paper, book report or analytical essay!

11Dec/090

How to Write a Pro-Con Essay

The topic of today’s post is how to write a pro-con essay.  I chose this topic because I know that many students want to learn how to write a pro-con essay.  I also know that learning how to write a pro-con essay is one of the easiest types of school essays to learn to write.  One reason for this is that you can write on nearly any topic, from abortion to global warming to the Iraq wars.

Once you’ve chosen your topic, the best way to begin to write a pro-con essay is by preparing a list of pros and cons that relate to your topic.  The list should include an equal number of pro and con arguments so that your finished essay, comes across as well-balanced and objective.   The next step in how to write a pro-con essay is choosing a title.  Your title should clearly identify the topic of the paper.  For example, a paper discussing the pros and cons of gun control could aptly be titled “The Pros and Cons of Gun Control”.

Next, the introduction has to be written.  Here you will need to state your topic, provide some brief but relevant background information on the topic, and state what you intend to prove (or disprove), otherwise known as your thesis statement.

Once you’ve written the introduction to your pro-con essay, you can start working on the body of your essay.  Here you must explain all the pro arguments and con arguments and elaborate on each one of the arguments.  You can choose between a format that alternately presents a pro and then a con argument or one that first presents all the pros and then all the cons.

To conclude, present your position and explain, based on the evidence you presented, why you’ve taken that particular position. However, while it is important to reiterate your thesis and the points you made, be careful not to present new arguments.

Even though you’ve just finished reading about how to write a pro-con essay, you might find it helpful to look at some actual examples of pro-con essays.  If that is the case, a good place to start would be at Essay411. On the Essay411 site, you can find all types of essays including pro-con essays, book reports, history essays, analytical essays etc.