TSA essay Flashcards
1
Q
6
Outline the overall essay structure
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- Intro
- Definitions
- P1
- P2
- Balance
- Conclusion
2
Q
6
Outline P1/P2
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- Point
- Counter and affirm explain
- Take explain deeper
- Evidence
- Link evidence to wider question
- End sentence
3
Q
2
Outline counter-argument (Balance Part 1)
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- Nuanced counter
- Evidence/explain - 2 sentences
4
Q
5
Outline rebuttal (Balance Part 2)
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- Cannot weaken argument
- Explain
- Take explain further
- evidence?
- End sentence - on this basis…
5
Q
2
Outline the conclusion
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- Snapshot of thesis
- Resultant implications
6
Q
What are the key aspects of the TSA essay?
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- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Logical chain of reasoning
- Well-argued content
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