Analytical Essays
I am sick of the analytical essay. I know this blog is a little late-coming, but I have to get this off my chest. Who decided that this 5-paragraph essay was the best way to write a paper? It seems to me that it was somebody who wanted to eliminate as much creativity as possible from the writing process. While it may make writing a paper easier and more organized, the 5-paragraph essay format does more harm than good by restricting the author's creative writing style.
If I was writing a 5-paragraph analytical essay right now, I would have already broken a plethora of rules. First off, the word "I". Who decided I can't put "I" in MY papers? I happen to like how I use the word I, and I would like to use it as much as I want. Does it really sound so horrible to write in the first person? I think not.
However, writing in the first person is the least of the 5-paragraph essay's problems. Overall, it is just too structured. I have to admit, I like the way they were going with the establishment of this "standard" of analytical writing. However, the man overdid it this time. Sure, having a nice, general outline to guide my ideas would be nice, but it's like they want to write the paper for me. I absolutely have to have a topic sentence and analysis supported by concrete detail. There are just too many rules to follow, and this is why I will never become a professional 5-paragraph analytical essay writer.
I know there are many young students out there who share my point of view. However, the educational system continues to shove this writing format down our throats. Writing is supposed to encourage creativity, not restrict it. Down with the 5-paragraph essay. Just let the students write how they want to for crying out loud!
If I was writing a 5-paragraph analytical essay right now, I would have already broken a plethora of rules. First off, the word "I". Who decided I can't put "I" in MY papers? I happen to like how I use the word I, and I would like to use it as much as I want. Does it really sound so horrible to write in the first person? I think not.
However, writing in the first person is the least of the 5-paragraph essay's problems. Overall, it is just too structured. I have to admit, I like the way they were going with the establishment of this "standard" of analytical writing. However, the man overdid it this time. Sure, having a nice, general outline to guide my ideas would be nice, but it's like they want to write the paper for me. I absolutely have to have a topic sentence and analysis supported by concrete detail. There are just too many rules to follow, and this is why I will never become a professional 5-paragraph analytical essay writer.
I know there are many young students out there who share my point of view. However, the educational system continues to shove this writing format down our throats. Writing is supposed to encourage creativity, not restrict it. Down with the 5-paragraph essay. Just let the students write how they want to for crying out loud!
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