## 8 

## Writing an Essay and a Short Story 

## RESEARCHING YOUR ESSAY 

## The title 

If you are planning your own title, make sure you deal with only one aspect of a subject. Don’t make the subject too broad. If you are given a title, make sure you fully under- stand it before starting work. Remember that the titles of some essays can cover several lines and more than one sentence. 

## Example: GCSE Literature question 

Lady Macbeth was a complex character who dominated her husband. With detailed reference to the text, show how she achieved her aims. 

During both your preparatory work and the actual writing of the essay, it is essential that you refer frequently to the title so that you are not tempted to wander off the point. 

Think about the following: 

◆ What is the title asking you to do? 

