Thursday 9 January 2014

A2 LL - INTRODUCTIONS

The introduction to the 2500 word comparative coursework essay can be very helpful. Here is a bullet point list of the key ingredients for an introduction.

An introduction should include

  • The names of the writers and texts you are going to use in your essay.
  • Summarise the main plots of poems and short stories used in your essay.
  • Briefly summarise the main message your writers have towards the topic of the essay.
  • Point out simply any major differences and or similarities between the two writers.
  • Comment concisely on the context of the two writers - select relevant points to highlight.
  • Make a brief list of some of the main language and literary techniques the writers use. 
Do not worry if the introduction seems too long. The essay word limit is 2500 words excluding quotations and the exam board does not penalise students for writing over the limit.