Writing an Essay and a
Short Story
Researching your essay
The title
If you are planning your own title, make sure you deal with
only one aspect of a subject. Don’t make the subject too
broad. If you are given a title, make sure you fully under-
stand it before starting work. Remember that the titles of
some essays can cover several lines and more than one
sentence.
Example: GCSE Literature question
Lady Macbeth was a complex character who dominated
her husband. With detailed reference to the text, show
how she achieved her aims.During both your preparatory work and the actual writing of
the essay, it is essential that you refer frequently to the title
so that you are not tempted to wander off the point.
Think about the following:
◆ What is the title asking you to do?
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