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Summary DVA 1501 Essay
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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Dear StudentPlease note that your essay should have followed the academic essay writing format as discussed
and exemplified in your tutorial letter DVAAL/D/301
Your essay should have:
(1) A title page with a table of contents; example is in tutorial letter 301:
(i) ASSIGNMENT 13
Title:
Discuss the following characteristics of urban poverty:
(a) inadequate housing
(b) inadequate social services
(c) lack of job opportunities
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1 Introduction 1
2 Inadequate housing 1
3 Inadequate social services 2
4 Lack of job opportunities 4
5 Conclusion 5
6 Bibliography 6
(2) Have the following sections:
The introduction
What the question is about
What you will be doing in your assignment
How you will be doing this
Why you are doing this
Therefore: A summary of your framework
The body of the essay
The main arguments in your essay
DO NOT USE THE WORD “THE BODY” AS A HEADING
Make use of subheadings
Paragraphs should flow logically one after the other
Each paragraph should explain one idea
Do not write in bullet form
Present convincing arguments
The conclusion
Brief summary of the assignment
Provide your opinion of the topic
(3) A good essay should:
Be written in essay format, using paragraphs and NOT point form
Be written in your own words, 5 pages maximum
Be based on facts found in the readings
Use examples to illustrate your explanations
Have a reference for any idea that you use that is not your own
Make use of quotes and paraphrasing
Avoid plagiarism
Have a bibliography
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