How to write a first class essay & dissertation WITH EXAMPLES

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  • @humantoby
    @humantoby 9 місяців тому +111

    Damn. I spent a year getting tutoring for essay writing, I still failed school, and not one person explained how to write an actual paragraph or even get close to explaining anything as practically as you did. Thank you.

  • @Meg.Loves.Stationery
    @Meg.Loves.Stationery 10 місяців тому +422

    I have a research paper due in 9 hours that I’ve just started working on (any other procrastinators here?!?!?) and this video is SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you queen 🙏🏻

    • @Meg_andmogg
      @Meg_andmogg 9 місяців тому +4

      😂 here!!

    • @keelymac8651
      @keelymac8651 9 місяців тому +7

      Girl me too due in 2 days

    • @Campusvibez
      @Campusvibez 8 місяців тому

      9 hours! Just check my bio, lol. This applies to anyone else that's struggling.

    • @Susie.wemove
      @Susie.wemove 8 місяців тому +2

      🙋🏾‍♀️

    • @Susie.wemove
      @Susie.wemove 8 місяців тому

      ​@Ka112ebTrue.

  • @curby2351
    @curby2351 2 роки тому +461

    For someone so young you're a brilliant life coach

  • @Neesatou
    @Neesatou 11 місяців тому +124

    ‘This is a gold mine’. That’s the thought in my head as come back to this video for the 3rd time.

  • @bethdonnan6059
    @bethdonnan6059 9 місяців тому +37

    Thank you SO much for this, as a dyslexic student who feels like they're constantly drowning with essays this has made the whole process seem so much less daunting! :)

    • @hattieida12
      @hattieida12 26 днів тому

      How is uni going for you?

  • @aiishataal
    @aiishataal 8 місяців тому +100

    literature review reading:
    - have excel spread sheet. look at all existing info out there. have author, date written, title of paper, arguments made in it)
    - make sure to write author's intention too, and also identify any biases in gaps and limitations section
    - limitations such as if it is outdated or has bias from being from a certain medium or peer-reviewed

    • @dianaayt
      @dianaayt 4 місяці тому

      What foes peer reviews mean?

  • @samihakhondoker2456
    @samihakhondoker2456 Рік тому +37

    this is golden your literally saving everyones lives here

  • @AnoopSingh-in3oc
    @AnoopSingh-in3oc 3 місяці тому +23

    01:41 Study the mark scheme
    03:22 Follow a structured paragraph format to write a first class essay.
    05:03 Using academic databases and synthesizing evidence
    06:44 Use academic phrasebanks to achieve critical analysis in essays and dissertations.
    08:25 Tying together all collated information and linking it to the main point is crucial for achieving first-class marks in essays and dissertations.
    10:06 Using an Excel spreadsheet to track academic sources helps in writing essays.
    11:47 Take advantage of your dissertation supervisor's knowledge and expertise.
    13:28 Studying examiner marks and incorporating them into the writing strategy
    Crafted by Merlin AI.

  • @katiemp670
    @katiemp670 Рік тому +169

    this is more useful than any essay workshop i've attended lmao, thanks so much! this will save me while writing my final essay/diss

    • @tamkaur
      @tamkaur  Рік тому +11

      Glad it was helpful!🥰🥰

    • @Hacked983
      @Hacked983 Рік тому +1

      I can't agree more

  • @queenideas
    @queenideas Рік тому +31

    I must say this is the shortest yet most resourceful piece I have found since I started searching for resources that would help me write my dissertation which is like since the beginning of this year, 2023.
    Thank you so much for putting this together out here,Tam. I would definitely include your video url in my references.
    You are incredibly brilliant and beautiful.

  • @ananyasharma2834
    @ananyasharma2834 Рік тому +12

    imagine if tam had this youtube channel throughout uni and we got to see all the vlogs!!! and all the guides

  • @JC-ol9kx
    @JC-ol9kx Рік тому +117

    This was so helpful! Straight to the point and very logical. It would be helpful to see a short example using the paragraph structure :D. Thank you so much Tam.

  • @lifeastoldbymai
    @lifeastoldbymai Рік тому +36

    I am studying secondary teaching in English and Computer Science and while I usually had A’s in my essay, I found this so valuable and will use it in my future essays and debates for the first. Great tips❤

  • @aiishataal
    @aiishataal 8 місяців тому +53

    point (topic sentence and what you'll argue, highlight this in first sentence)
    evidence (1 or 2 quotes from 2 authors, synthesis sources from wide range of academic sources, author A and B argues 'quote,' however (synthesis) author X and Y argued from recent research that X and y)
    explain 1 (detail and depth, and include relevant course theories)
    critical analysis (bringing in evidence that contradicts/contrasts first piece of evidence included in this paragraph with other authors and other sources that argue against the first paragraph. allows you tot talk about the limitations and gaps in existing knowledge. then talk about how the evidence contrasts or supports each other. use academic phrase banks to help. be analytical more than descriptive, explain why the evidence why it's significant, how it occurred, why did this happen, why is the author making the argument and why it is relevant)
    explain 2 (showing nuanced and critical understanding of the field as a whole, tying all the info from beginning of para, made ur point and contrasted arguments and critical analysis with various viewpoints so in this final explanation you're going to show ur aware of everything already out there and tying it to your main point
    link back (linking it back to the question and making sure it applies to your essay)

    • @tsholofelonombala
      @tsholofelonombala 4 місяці тому

      hey won't the phrases be detected by Turnitin??

  • @emoefeubiebi5334
    @emoefeubiebi5334 10 місяців тому +4

    I have 3000 words essies to write and also a dissertation waiting. Thank you so so much for these tips. I'm so putting them into practise.

  • @ericac6787
    @ericac6787 Рік тому +17

    I’ve unknowingly did that in my essays and it always works!

  • @kendrick10601
    @kendrick10601 Рік тому +11

    THANK YOU! I have an essay due to next week, with very few guidelines and this will helpe me tremendously. It's very hard to go back in school after a long hiatus and working full time.

    • @RuthKimi
      @RuthKimi 2 місяці тому +1

      All the best Kendrick! Are you still in school

    • @kendrick10601
      @kendrick10601 2 місяці тому

      @@RuthKimi Yep!

  • @kiapowellvlogs727
    @kiapowellvlogs727 Рік тому +19

    I actually love you this just saved my degree 😭 why do they not teach us this at uni

  • @Baeomran
    @Baeomran 2 роки тому +77

    Hello and many thanks. I do not understand why lecturers and tutors on workshop do not teach us precisely what you taught us on this video. When i asked them, they always say i cant tell you or help. But thanks a lot of for your help. I have two essays each 3000 words in 10 days time. I appreciate it so much. I wish you Happy new year.

    • @tamkaur
      @tamkaur  2 роки тому +4

      Hi I’m so glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching and happy near year!

  • @matyldaczajka328
    @matyldaczajka328 2 місяці тому +1

    I have just discovered you because the thought of setting out my diss paragraphs was so daunting. Currently, I'm writing my diss proposal which is super short but needs to be really detailed, and I came looking for help online as we also have to write a pre lit-review. This video is so helpful and concise, you're a star, I honestly can't wait to watch your other videos. Thank you so much for helping out!

    • @RuthKimi
      @RuthKimi 2 місяці тому

      Absolutely! Her videos are super helpful. I would also be glad to help you out with your schoolwork in case you feel stuck.

  • @shekinah4651
    @shekinah4651 10 місяців тому +5

    This advice is brilliant! I wish I found this 6 months ago 😭 Would you be able to go into a little bit more detail about what sections you had in your excel sheet? I’m wondering what sections would be advantageous to have

  • @ashley95bragg
    @ashley95bragg 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm going into my first year and this has made me feel so much more prepared for the work I am going to be doing, I now have pages and pages of notes from this one video hahaha thank you so much Tam!

  • @beancate
    @beancate 3 місяці тому +1

    oh my goodness gracious this entire vid salvaged my entire academic career

  • @ThePantherClub
    @ThePantherClub 13 днів тому

    Your take on PEEL IS AMAZING and I will be using it for my architecture essay. I’m in a break period but I’m going to write my first draft early so that I have that head start
    .

  • @AmarachiSharonEjeah
    @AmarachiSharonEjeah 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much girl. This is so helpful, I've just got into final year of nursing and was feeling was very anxious about my dissertation but after watching your video I feel so relaxed. I'll sure keeping coming back to this video to remember all the tips

  • @Stanleyvidrockic
    @Stanleyvidrockic 17 днів тому +1

    How come someone so beautiful and intelligent is like cake and icing? Your method is really insightful; hopefully, I can adopt it.

  • @haleemahsaida9772
    @haleemahsaida9772 Рік тому +1

    Excellent, honestly as mature student I just wish I had found you at the start of my degree.

  • @astier234angel9
    @astier234angel9 Рік тому +10

    I did this for the first time and it does work! Thank you

    • @tamkaur
      @tamkaur  Рік тому +1

      Great to hear! X

  • @katrinpierce6877
    @katrinpierce6877 11 місяців тому +2

    i can't express in words how helpful this video is!!! thank you so much

  • @MissL4lly
    @MissL4lly 3 місяці тому

    This is a massive help, and just in time. I have an essay due in 8 days, and I needed useful advice. appreciate it.

  • @JosephBereber
    @JosephBereber 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm about to just my Master of Science in Computer Science and International Business at Robert Kennedy College / University of Cumbria and I am nervous as hell. I haven't been in school for more than a decade and I've forgotten how to write a critical analysis paper. These tips really helped. Thank you!

  • @garimachaudhary7041
    @garimachaudhary7041 11 днів тому

    A few months to go to uni and finally watching the famous Tam video

  • @Broken_Junta
    @Broken_Junta Рік тому +5

    I have watched this video like twice if not thrice
    It's a 10/10 eloquently...

  • @geovannaschultz4281
    @geovannaschultz4281 Рік тому +12

    Thanks sooo much for the content and value information. I'm in law course, in witch we have to do so many essays and university works. This excel ideia is brilliant!!! ✨💛

  • @melodybales2038
    @melodybales2038 11 місяців тому +5

    I am a writing consultant and you are saying some banger tips in this video! Good writing is all about being clear and demonstrating that you have exercised critical thinking on the topic and can explain it logically. Saved this for myself to remember later. The US has a different system for schooling, but it's still super valuable, and who knows maybe I'll end up across the pond for my graduate level education. 😊

  • @lv9178
    @lv9178 Рік тому +9

    Your video is amazing, super detailed and at the same time straight to the point. Thank you!!

  • @mahekuppal1296
    @mahekuppal1296 Рік тому +7

    This was honestly so helpful and informative, we need more uni related videos TAM!

  • @caralhoguy
    @caralhoguy 5 місяців тому +2

    The Point Evidence Explain and Critical analysis structure helped me get the highest grade in my first assessment 😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉💯💯💯

  • @Jacidamkurwajasiu
    @Jacidamkurwajasiu Місяць тому

    Awesome, i have 3000 due next day, and I’ve started struggling after 1000 words, but you’ve explained everything so good, thanks xxx

  • @IbtisamBinMahfouz-q8s
    @IbtisamBinMahfouz-q8s Рік тому +2

    You changed my life! Thank you, this was very helpful.

  • @AkaiaAnatoiaRewita
    @AkaiaAnatoiaRewita Рік тому +15

    She did not stutter even once.

  • @shraddha1318
    @shraddha1318 Рік тому +1

    This is such a saviour istg! thanks TAM .💗

  • @aaannnooo
    @aaannnooo 9 місяців тому

    I wish i saw this earlier. The single most important video on youtube. The only video i felt i needed to comment on. Thank youx

  • @nikithamariamshibu391
    @nikithamariamshibu391 2 місяці тому

    This video is beneficial, to the point and structured. I was confused before now I have an idea how to start. THANKS A LOT

  • @AbigailUsani
    @AbigailUsani Місяць тому +1

    Watching this video is very timely for me. Thanks for sharing these very useful tips

  • @megasare9609
    @megasare9609 10 місяців тому +1

    You're brilliant! Bless you!

  • @monikas_blog
    @monikas_blog 11 місяців тому

    I really needed to know how to structure my paragraphs for my first essay, so thank you for this💗💗💗

  • @dorotadabrowska3799
    @dorotadabrowska3799 11 місяців тому +1

    this is fantastic! gives me hope

  • @samuelmattu7519
    @samuelmattu7519 2 роки тому +7

    This video was the best thing I could have watched and Ik this is asking for a lot but do you have an example paragraph ❤❤❤thank you very much

  • @iSoufflo
    @iSoufflo 2 місяці тому

    i technically don't even have to present my proposal till my 3rd sem, but i've already picked up a good topic in my 1st. i'm gonna use this for my master's dissertation

  • @soundbodylab
    @soundbodylab Рік тому +1

    This is so clear and easy to follow. Thank you!!!!

  • @aurelmuresan9886
    @aurelmuresan9886 5 місяців тому +1

    I would love to see how a paragraph looks like… I confess I don’t really understand how the Explain part needs to be written…

  • @somtounigwe8160
    @somtounigwe8160 Рік тому

    I cannot thank you enough, your advice is actually practical and has saved my behind for realll. I'll update when I get the results of my dissertation 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @sonitclef8675
      @sonitclef8675 Рік тому

      I'm glad I found this in my second year and not my third 😅

  • @Naobonilla
    @Naobonilla Рік тому +4

    You inspire me 💕🙌🏻

  • @kaylanaomi12
    @kaylanaomi12 Рік тому +2

    This is brilliant 🎉 straight to the point and every tip is useful ❤

  • @SalmaAdam_
    @SalmaAdam_ 4 місяці тому

    GOD BLESS YOU !!! This is the best video i've seen so far. Thank you

  • @jacquikv5560
    @jacquikv5560 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. The information you provided in this video was explained in a way that I could understand and implement easily. I have not written my essay yet, but when I do I will try to remember to update this comment to share my experience and outcome.

  • @anushkasaxena6628
    @anushkasaxena6628 3 місяці тому

    I HOPE U ALWAYS STAY HAPPY cause your tips are just TOP CLASS

  • @ip3931
    @ip3931 Рік тому +6

    One more question at this ungodly hour. I'm a mature student with disabilities living unsupported in a university halls accommodation where even right now I'm being harassed by extremely noisy, younger, male students living directly above. I'm also being tormented by the students within my flat but they're not as bad as the ones in the flat above. I've complained to the manager, the one member staff on site and at my university but nobody is helping me. In fact if anything after my complaints it's only getting worse. I cannot cope. I am 28 years old. These kids are like 18 years or around that age. I deserve better. I have tried with all my might. And no I am not willing to live because I've endured years of moving including estrangement, living in temporary accomodations, horrific social housing and now this. If anybody should be moving it's them. So please if you or anyone reading has any helpful advice to effectively stop this violation of my rights as a paying, isolated, mature and disabled female student residing in these halls, tell me. Thank you, I

  • @bluntpathway
    @bluntpathway 10 місяців тому +1

    You are amazing! Great video, this is useful

  • @bruce3701
    @bruce3701 6 місяців тому

    Great piece of work. I have forwarded this to my colleagues. Thank you👏

  • @ayaaaa______
    @ayaaaa______ Рік тому

    I can not even begin to describe how helpful this was thank you so muchh ❤

  • @yomajoseph2285
    @yomajoseph2285 Рік тому

    Thank you soo much omg!!!! You're a blessing honestly

  • @Peace-co1dr
    @Peace-co1dr 6 місяців тому

    This was so helpful Tam thank you so much !!!

  • @Susie.wemove
    @Susie.wemove 8 місяців тому +1

    I know this is a bit off topic- your make up is stunning!!

  • @LilTinyBunny
    @LilTinyBunny 8 місяців тому

    Lifesaver!! I also study at Leicester and I will try this for my next essay. Thanks so much! I will update my comment!

  • @anirudhkaushik3643
    @anirudhkaushik3643 9 місяців тому

    Well explained. My dissertation is due in 2 weeks. I am 90% on the same pathway and good point on synthesising evidence. Well done on your degree

    • @NathanacAdemicConsultant
      @NathanacAdemicConsultant 8 місяців тому

      Hey there, I am an Academic Consultant, I help out students with assignments essays and Thesis/dissertation. I would love to help you out with your dissertation. Can we connect?

    • @anirudhkaushik3643
      @anirudhkaushik3643 8 місяців тому +1

      @@NathanacAdemicConsultant no thanks Nathan

    • @NathanacAdemicConsultant
      @NathanacAdemicConsultant 8 місяців тому

      @@anirudhkaushik3643 Ok if you need any help with an academic task, or maybe consultancy about higher education I would love to help you out, can I have your contact info where I can reach you out?

  • @alexandrastein8983
    @alexandrastein8983 10 місяців тому

    You’re brilliant!!! Thank you!!!

  • @samayaimani
    @samayaimani 5 місяців тому +1

    this is perfect!!! thank you

  • @Ritxxxh
    @Ritxxxh 8 місяців тому

    You should be teaching these skills at university, soooo helpful. Thank you ❤

  • @ryancutler4775
    @ryancutler4775 11 місяців тому

    Thank you, SO much. You explained this so well and this is really helpful!

  • @EDA_OFFICIAL_1
    @EDA_OFFICIAL_1 10 місяців тому +1

    I wish this was around when I did my dissertation 😭

  • @sezin7843
    @sezin7843 11 місяців тому +1

    I dont really get the critical analysis part? Are we the one who analyses? Or we find other academic sources that contradicts or shows the weaknesses? How is that not a literature review if we do so? Someone help please :)

  • @fejirotalks
    @fejirotalks Рік тому

    Needed this thank you!

  • @Dimitrischtz
    @Dimitrischtz 3 місяці тому

    What if the essay question asks you to list a lot of things? Let’s say key factors of X, influences of X, ways to deal with X.
    Would you make one paragraph talking about all key factors/influences/ways for example, following the method, or one paragraph for each one?

  • @girlfromnextdoor_
    @girlfromnextdoor_ Рік тому

    you saved my life thank you so much

  • @bintsiyad8831
    @bintsiyad8831 Рік тому

    New subscriber here thank for this the most helpful thing over seen and I've sent it to all of my friends at uni

  • @engelnkosi7002
    @engelnkosi7002 2 місяці тому

    How do I love this a million times? Thank you so much, I would have appreciated seeing a paragraph example of the Point, Evidence, Explain........ That's just how my mind works.
    Otherwise Thank you❤

    • @RuthKimi
      @RuthKimi 2 місяці тому

      If you are stuck in your schoolwork, I would be glad to assist you.

  • @MbaliHope-zc2mx
    @MbaliHope-zc2mx 9 місяців тому

    Omg this was so helpful! Thank you ❤

  • @LeahEyasu
    @LeahEyasu 10 місяців тому

    thanks for your fantastic explanation mate , you are awesome,

  • @queensheba1711
    @queensheba1711 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for your helpful information .You are really helpful ❤

  • @sakshikandalkar1445
    @sakshikandalkar1445 3 місяці тому

    You've taught me more than my $100k Australian University has in the last 2 years!!! So sad that I just came across this. THANK YOU SO MUCH THOUGH

  • @maitasherrin
    @maitasherrin 9 місяців тому +2

    Do you have a sample of your excel spread sheet? 😀

  • @_.numoon._
    @_.numoon._ Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cameramanceltic4915
    @cameramanceltic4915 2 місяці тому

    I am hoping to go to university here in Ireland as a mature student next year for a honours degree in English and history, I am 63 and my biggest fear is Essay writing / academic writing . have no really educational background . left school very early . however I do alot of reading . fiction and non fiction . Although I understand the difference between primary and secondary sources as well as Harvard referencing . not bad for a 63 year old lol but when it comes to actually having to answer a history or English question by writing a 2000 word essay I just seem to have a mental block. I am not sure should I go ahead and do this degree or maybe try a short course beforehand .

  • @samsamhareri1932
    @samsamhareri1932 11 місяців тому

    Thank you this is so helpful ❤

  • @indiabarbaro9715
    @indiabarbaro9715 3 місяці тому

    this was so useful. thank you so much!!! would it be possible for you to link the excel template that you used for your dissertation? that would be amazing. thank you so much so much ahead!!!

  • @abbeytube
    @abbeytube Рік тому

    Thank you so much, made it easier God Bless you!

  • @preciousfia
    @preciousfia Рік тому +2

    amazing video! so are you saying that you're supposed to highlight the gaps/limitations of the sources raised to support your point when raising counterarguments?

  • @ChangaPradera
    @ChangaPradera 2 місяці тому

    Papergen templates work for literally ANY subject, high recommended!

  • @lucianapeck1152
    @lucianapeck1152 Рік тому

    This was so helpful , thanks so much! Xx

  • @sadiyahshaheen4767
    @sadiyahshaheen4767 Рік тому +4

    i don't quite understand explain 2

  • @40.tathuthuy8
    @40.tathuthuy8 8 місяців тому

    so helpful, thank you so muchh!

  • @samuelmattu7519
    @samuelmattu7519 2 роки тому +3

    How many words would each of your paragraphs be and and would each of your paragraphs be a completely different point or could you use the same point just with different evidence

  • @mehrozjamil
    @mehrozjamil Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this

  • @pakhi3053
    @pakhi3053 5 місяців тому

    This I better than the whole academic tubers on youtube ❤

  • @lucyrose4318
    @lucyrose4318 4 місяці тому

    The part that let me down was critical analysis. I don’t know how to do that in writing

  • @catsntears
    @catsntears 11 місяців тому +1

    Can i use this as an high school student? (11th grade)

  • @Bob-Mann
    @Bob-Mann 3 місяці тому

    Yes Tam, thanks !!!!!!!

  • @RimiBaidya-ux6jb
    @RimiBaidya-ux6jb 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful!!!!! ❤