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I have to write an essay on my high school education, and submit it to my academic advisor as part of my extracurricular activities. I have been trying to write it, but I don't know where to begin. I have to make it a 5 paragraph essay with an introduction and conclusion. I am looking for the better way to write my essay to make differently. Does anyone have suggestions/advice on how to find inspiration, how to get past my nerves and doubt, or some essay writing tips? Maybe how to start the essay off?
When looking for photographic inspiration I have a simple trick. I write down a random 7 digit number...eg 7315546
I take a book from the bookcase...The 7th book on the 3rd shelf.I open the book at a page 155 and go to the 4th line and read the 6th word. I then set out to photograph something that encapsulates that word.
Before you say it...YES.... Ive taken photos that encapsulate 'and', 'if', 'then' and 'but'.
Im not that hot on essays (too busy taking photos) but it strikes me that a 5 paragraph essay leads you to select 3 key education points....2 good 1 bad? that mean something to you. Then tackle the intro and conclusion.
One of my favourite examples of students being asked to write a short essay that included...religion, sex and mystery.
The winner was....
"Good God, I'm pregnant! I wonder who did that?"
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Eric