Lecture on Essay Writing Process

Introduction

• Series aimed at teaching essay writing.
• Two sections: Task A and Task B.
• Series includes prompt interpretation, planning, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and review.
• Videos will show real-time essay writing process.

Lecturer Background

• Delivered by Kate Robson.
• Focus on GAMSAT Section 2.
• Scored 80 in March 2021, top 0.7%.
• Aim: Help others achieve high scores on GAMSAT.

Lecture Style

• Experimental, less scripted.
• Real-time demonstration of essay writing.

Essay Writing Process

Prompt Interpretation and Planning

• Start with random prompts.
• Suggested method: Rewrite prompts in simpler terms.
• Example Prompts:
  1. "Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master."
  2. "Technology has forever changed the world we live in."
  3. "The purpose of technology is not to confuse the brain but to serve the body."
  4. Automation and business efficiency.

Understanding Prompts

• Interpret each prompt individually.
• Write them in everyday language.
• Determine underlying messages/ themes.

Thesis Development

• Decide on a central theme from prompts (e.g., power and uses of technology).
• Formulate a thesis based on agreement or disagreement with the prompts.
• Example thesis: Technology has changed social structures, but it cannot change the essence of humanity.

Essay Structure

• Plan essay with two body points.
  • Body 1: Historical impact of technological advancements (e.g., Industrial Revolution).
  • Body 2: Inherent human traits that technology cannot alter.
• Use examples to support arguments.

Real-Time Reflection

• Acknowledge difficulty in prompt interpretation.
• Recognize potential time constraints in exams.

Future Content

• Next video to cover introduction and elaboration on points.
• Encourage practice and reflection on individual writing processes.

Additional Resources

• Mention of a detailed course on writing high-scoring essays available.
• Encourage engagement with the series and feedback from viewers.

Conclusion

• Importance of understanding prompts and developing a strong thesis.
• Preview of upcoming videos in the series.
• Encouragement to subscribe and follow the series.