"Knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hands; and there is no knowledge that is not power” (Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882).
In writing an academic essay and communicating to an audience the importance of putting your understanding into practice is vital in academic writing. A famous quote used by Ralph Waldo Emerson, that knowledge is power was inspiring in blogging this week.
As discussed by Clanchy and Ballard the nature of university essays is underlined under four succinct points (1981, pp. 4-11).
1. Clearly focused on the set topic and will deal fully with its central concerns
2. The result of wide and critical thinking
3. A reasoned argument
4. Competently presented
The first point focuses on the constant use of key ideas and key concepts adapted throughout the essay. The second point really draws in the meaning of knowledge is power. In the essay a wide knowledge of academic and contemporary sourcing allows the writer to read with a “questioning mind” (Clanchy and Ballarad, 1981). Thirdly, a reasoned argue requires supporting evidence like any court case. “Ensuring each section of your argument is internally consistent, with evidence, examples and quotations clearly supporting or extending the central idea being developed” (Clancy and Ballard, 1981). Lastly, a well presented essay is formed on structure. A strong use of grammar and no errors free spelling is only one form of clean presentation. Including, using correct unit content and terminology is paramount is presentation thus, plagiarism should be noted in writing a well structured essay.
As writers we have the power to put forward ideologies and theories and a way of thinking effectively. Following the four points on the nature of university essays, when applied these techniques will make writing an essay flow and sound coherent. As a whole writing academic essays become effective when utilising the nature of essay writing.
Reference List
Murdoch University. 2004. A Guide to Essay Writing. (accessed May 7, 2010).
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