Chapter 3 - Kinds of Essays (Classification Essay)

 Kinds of Essays

There are three kinds of essays that we are going to learn:

1.      Classification Essay

2.      Cause-Effect Essay

3.      Comparison-Contrast Essay

Classification essay

Classification essays rank the groups of objects according to a common standard. For example, popular inventions may be classified according to their significance to the humankind. Classification is a convenient method of arranging data and simplifying complex notions.

When you select a topic, do not forget about the length of your paper. Choose the topic you will be able to cover in your essay, do not write about something global or general. You should point out the common classifying principle for the group you are writing about. It will become the thesis of your essay.

It is important for you to use clear method of classification in your essay, especially when you are dealing with subjective categories such as "quality" or "benefit". Make sure you explain what you mean by this term.

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Example:

Step 1: Try to make the outline

How to choose the right clothing to make a good first impression

OUTLINE

I.                   Introduction:

Ø  General statement (background information):

First impression tend to be what people remember most from us. The way a person dresses is reflection of their personal taste and character.

Ø  Thesis statement :

There are three steps to choose the right clothing to make a good impression; dress in time with your own body, dress properly for certain occasion, and notice your hair and make-up appearance.

II.                Body paragraph:

o   Paragraph 1:

Topic sentence: The first step is you have to dress in tune with your own body so that you will feel and look more confident.

o   Paragraph 2:

Topic sentence: The next step is you have to dress properly for certain occasion but try not too over or under while dressing.

o   Paragraph 3:

Topic sentence: The last step is you have to notice your hair and make-up appearance.

III.             Conclusion:

In short, to make a good first impression, there are three steps that you can follow such as; dress in time with your own body, dress properly for certain occasion, and notice your hair and make-up appearance. Without notice of personal looks, if you care with yourselves by dressing well and properly, then your appearance will always help you to make a good first impression.

Step 2: Make the essay

How to choose the right clothing to make a good first impression

First impression tend to be what people remember most from us. The way a person dresses is reflection of their personal taste and character. Even though we do not think that our appearance is going to be important, still, we should make sure we have the first impression that we want others to see. There are three steps to choose the right clothing to make a good impression; dress in time with your own body, dress properly for certain occasion, and notice your hair and make-up appearance.

The first step is you have to dress in tune with your own body so that you will feel and look more confident. You should dress appropriately on your age to insure a positive first impression. Avoid clothing that is typically older or younger than your age group, because it can makes bad impression to people.

The next step is you have to dress properly for certain occasion but try not too over or under while dressing. When the occasion is formal, you should dress formally. On the other way, when you attending informal occasion, you can wear any comfort dress you want, but try to not look in too simple way.

The last step is you have to notice your hair and make-up appearance. A person needs to care for their hair and make-up needs along with their dressing needs. Do not use any gaudy make-up or dress. You should put your make-up as natural as possible.

In short, to make a good first impression, there are three steps that you can follow such as; dress in time with your own body, dress properly for certain occasion, and notice your hair and make-up appearance. Without notice of personal looks, if you care with yourselves by dressing well and properly, then your appearance will always help you to make a good first impression.