Writing an Exegesis Essay
This lesson discusses how to write an exegesis essay, focusing on the genre and craft including structure, implied research question, relevant involved issues, and major sections and features. It covers the role of historical context, literary context, critical context including reception history, cross-references, key terms, scholarly sources, argument and counterargument, applications, and citation of common sources. It includes steps to writing the exegesis essay, common mistakes, and helpful tips. Of course, be sure to follow your professor's or publisher's specific instructions to fulfill the assignment well, for local guidelines override general principles.
This lesson discusses how to write an exegesis essay, focusing on the genre and craft including structure, implied research question, relevant involved issues, and major sections and features. It covers the role of historical context, literary context, critical context including reception history, cross-references, key terms, scholarly sources, argument and counterargument, applications, and citation of common sources. It includes steps to writing the exegesis essay, common mistakes, and helpful tips. Of course, be sure to follow your professor's or publisher's specific instructions to fulfill the assignment well, for local guidelines override general principles.