Outline strategy for quote essays
 

How should one prepare the outline for essays on quotes topics?

[QUOTE=eshklock;898370]How should one prepare the outline for essays on quotes topics?[/QUOTE]
brainstorm about the idea. During practice, take maximum time, but in paper, you would have 10 minutes at best. do practice to gather your previous knowledge about the topic. After that, start writing in chronological order all the main points in heading form, you want to incorporate in your essay. After writing your outline, revise it and critically check the logical order in the essay.

I hope this will help you a bit.

Good discussion. I also add here.
First of all select a wide range of topics. Write them on a page. Take out that page. Select a topic. Set a time duration of about an hour. Make sure you complete your outline in that stipulated time-frame. Now, try to understand the demand of the topic. A quotational topic is always tricky; try to find out what the examiner asks you. Once you become clear about the crux of the topic, make a thesis statement. Now your main heading should be based on the demand of the topic. If you successfully build the main heading and give enough but relevant material, i assure you will pass. However, if your main-heading goes irrelevant, you'll be in trouble.
Another thing to keep in mind; a quotational essay does'nt usually ask you to write causes, consequences, suggestion. It rather wants you present a relevant, organised idea that can adequately answer the topic.

A few things more.
You do all this brainstorming as a rough work, on the very last few pages of the answer book, even you can do this on 4, 5 pages. during this process, try to bring out all relevant material onto the page. Analyse every point whether it relates to the topic or goes in a bit digression. Also try to bring out any relevant quote if you can. However it does'nt matter if can't manage any quote in your essay; your idea on the topic is given the supreme value. Now if you think that you have produced the best possible outline, try to make it neat in 5 minutes. If making outline takes you even one and a half hour, you can still write your essay in the remaining half period. The examiner is more interested in quality work. So dont worry about length. Most of candidates write about 15-page essay and succeed given the measure of relevance of your idea.

[QUOTE=Metlo;899435]A few things more.
You do all this brainstorming as a rough work, on the very last few pages of the answer book, even you can do this on 4, 5 pages. during this process, try to bring out all relevant material onto the page. Analyse every point whether it relates to the topic or goes in a bit digression. Also try to bring out any relevant quote if you can. However it does'nt matter if can't manage any quote in your essay; your idea on the topic is given the supreme value. Now if you think that you have produced the best possible outline, try to make it neat in 5 minutes. If making outline takes you even one and a half hour, you can still write your essay in the remaining half period. The examiner is more interested in quality work. So dont worry about length. Most of candidates write about 15-page essay and succeed given the measure of relevance of your idea.[/QUOTE]

Well said and very helpful tips indeed. I have a question that , if one use relevant quote in the beginning of outline related to controversial figure such as, Adolf Hitler from his book Mein kampf. Will it be acceptable or considered as an offence? I am asking because some forum members disagree and advised not to incorporate quote in relation to Controversial figures.

It is therefore, I will be very thankful to you if you could please guide me.

Thank you very much.

outline should be on first page of essay? or is it a rough work?

[QUOTE=Bonaparte;899439]Well said and very helpful tips indeed. I have a question that , if one use relevant quote in the beginning of outline related to controversial figure such as, Adolf Hitler from his book Mein kampf. Will it be acceptable or considered as an offence? I am asking because some forum members disagree and advised not to incorporate quote in relation to Controversial figures.

It is therefore, I will be very thankful to you if you could please guide me.

Thank you very much.[/QUOTE]

forum members have advised you well to refain from giving refrences of controversial figues like hitler. It's a high risk as hitler is a despicable personality.

[QUOTE=hadiyaa;899478]outline should be on first page of essay? or is it a rough work?[/QUOTE]

yes , it should be on the first few pages. However, before making it neat, it's better to do brainstorming on the last few pages of the answer sheet, make sure you have crossed them well before submitting the answer sheet.

[QUOTE=Metlo;899426]Good discussion. I also add here.
First of all select a wide range of topics. Write them on a page. Take out that page. Select a topic. Set a time duration of about an hour. Make sure you complete your outline in that stipulated time-frame. Now, try to understand the demand of the topic. A quotational topic is always tricky; try to find out what the examiner asks you. Once you become clear about the crux of the topic, make a thesis statement. Now your main heading should be based on the demand of the topic. If you successfully build the main heading and give enough but relevant material, i assure you will pass. However, if your main-heading goes irrelevant, you'll be in trouble.
Another thing to keep in mind; a quotational essay does'nt usually ask you to write causes, consequences, suggestion. It rather wants you present a relevant, organised idea that can adequately answer the topic.[/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot Mr. Metlo for your detailed reply. However, I'm still a bit confused. Your advice will be very helpful for an essay. But, If the essay statement is like " When life throws you lemons , make lemonade " or " Anticipation is often greater than realization " how am I supposed to know what the examiner is asking me or what is the crux of the topic?

[QUOTE=eshklock;899917]Thanks a lot Mr. Metlo for your detailed reply. However, I'm still a bit confused. Your advice will be very helpful for an essay. But, If the essay statement is like " When life throws you lemons , make lemonade " or " Anticipation is often greater than realization " how am I supposed to know what the examiner is asking me or what is the crux of the topic?[/QUOTE]

when life throws you lemons, make a lemonade. Thesis; when you face challenges in life, try to convert them into opportunities through discipline, dedication and hardwork'.