Writing an essay is super easy if you flow with a set pattern! How to do it and 3 examples

Self-employed people like myself have a tough time, but even if you are working for a company, there are restructurings, difficulties in finding new employment, and other difficulties. For those who are in the midst of such a whirlwind, I send my best wishes.

In fact, the other day, a friend of mine who had been restructured tried to find a new job.

And I heard that there was an essay test there and “I had a hard time”.

That’s why I put together this article on how to write an essay as easily as possible using kata.

This article was written as a pair with another article I wrote titled “The key to writing an essay is to start out with a problem statement! If you can do this, your essay is half complete . If you have not read that article, please read it as well.

In a separate article, in How to Make an Essay.

• From the given theme (assignment) to thinking of a starting point and creating a problem statement
• Three points to keep in mind when posing a problem

and more.

In this article, I will tell you how to develop the problem and bring it to a conclusion after the problem has been raised. I will also show you some actual examples of my work.

There are many ways to develop a conclusion, but the easiest way to do it in the limited time of an examination is to use a template.

There are various types, but in this article, we will introduce what is known as the “だろだろかかたしなよ型” or “反論容認型”.

The essay is easy to write if you apply the “kata” to your essay! The key point is “Would you or would you not?

This pattern was used in an NHK program and is not my original. However, I thought it was a little short of the form that was used in the program, so I have rearranged it a little in my own way.

The flow of this model consists of the following five steps : “Raise an issue” ⇒ “Understand opposing opinions” ⇒ “Present your own opinion” ⇒ “Explain reasons” ⇒ “Conclusion”.

It is also known as the “counter-argument acceptance type” because it shows understanding of the opposing opinion.

Please see the diagram below for a better understanding of this process.

Let’s use the molds to actually make them!

Now let’s actually make an essay using this mold (template).

As an example of an assignment, we will use “How to Improve Internal Relationships” as it was discussed in the Problem Statement article. If you have already read that article, please read this article as a continuation.

I think the test is probably more like 800 or 1,000 characters, so I decided to go with 800 for now.

Finding an easy way to write about the assignment

When you are given an assignment, first try to think of a way to write about it that makes it easy for you.

Once you have a number of ideas

First, think of as many ideas as possible ( write them down if possible ) that you can think of in various situations in your company that would improve internal relationships. This is very important.

• Are there any simple things, such as greetings, that would improve relationships within the company?
• Is there anything we can do to be more mindful at work?
• Is there anything we can do during our lunch or break time?
• Is there anything we can do after work?

Let’s think about it.

However, if it is an exam, there is a time limit. Decide on your own time limit, for example, “5 minutes,” and keep your mind fully occupied during that time.

Decide on one thing that is easy to write.

Choose one of the cuts you have considered that you are most comfortable or confident writing about.

In this case, I think I will talk about how going out for a drink with your boss after work improves your relationship.

Sometimes it is referred to as “drink minication,” but at the same time, I often hear young people who dislike and deny that work relationships continue after work hours are over. There are pros and cons to this, and it is something I am concerned about myself, so I thought I would address it.

1 “Raising the Issue.”

Consider a sentence with the positive image, “Drinking with your boss or senior staff is a good thing,” with “would” at the end of the sentence.

By now, I hear that many young people deny having dinner and drinks after work, saying that they have nothing to do with the company once working hours are over, but is that really a good idea in terms of human relations ?

This is the end of the question.

Depending on the issue, you can make either a positive or negative argument, but for this issue, you have to make a positive argument that “this is the way to do it.

2 “Understanding Opposing Opinions”

Add“certainly ~” at the beginning of the sentence and“may be ~” or “can see (understand) that ~” at the end of the sentence to show understanding once the negative opinion has been expressed.

Certainly, private time is very important for everyone, and it is understandable that you do not want to be with your boss or colleagues until such time.

3 “Present your own opinion.”

Begin the sentence with “But I -“ to indicate your opinion.

However, I also believe that after-work socializing with superiors and seniors is important (to a certain degree).

4 “Explanation of Reasons”

Begin the sentence with “because of~” and end it with “because of~” and write the reason why you gave that opinion.

Because I have experienced that when I was a new employee, I was able to talk about anything and everything by accepting invitations from my boss after work, which improved my relationship with him tremendously.

5 “Conclusion.”

Begin the sentence with “Therefore, I ~” and end it with “I think ~” to conclude the sentence.

Therefore, Ibelieve that, although there are caveats such as frequency, socializing with superiors and seniors for food and drink after work can help improve relationships within the company.

That’s how I feel. What do you think? It fits easily, doesn’t it?

Now we have a skeleton.

Now I will addmy own experiences and opinions to it. I will also soften the language in my own way because it is too stiff as it is.

If you do this, you can easily reach the prescribed number of words, and the text will be better conveyed. (Usually, it is easier to adjust the number of words by writing a little more and then cutting it down.)

The specific claims (suggestions) are

I focused on these two points.

The “Conclusion” is in the pattern of “Therefore, I think that …,” but the assignment is “Write your proposal.” Therefore, I ended with “Based on the above, I propose 00.” I concluded in the following way.

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So, here is my attempt to make the assignment “Suggestions on how to improve internal relationships” into a single essay. I changed the colors in the template section.

This is 797 words including the title.

It is also important to consider “to whom” the text is addressed.
In this case, I wrote it as a “text for young employees,” but there were some parts in the middle that were directed at “bosses,” and I found that part a bit difficult. I think it could be fixed a little more.

Let me show you another example.

Example of an 800-word essay on the company’s waste reduction

Let’s assume that a company had an essay as an exam for promotion.

I am sure there are various kinds of “waste” that I perceive when I look at our company. You can write about them, but for this discussion, let’s call it “wasteful meetings. I don’t mean to say that all internal meetings are a waste of time, but I dare to call them a problem here.

First of all, let’s look at parts 1 through 5.

1“Raising an Issue”

It seems to me that many companies still have frequent internal meetings. Do we really need this much?

2 “Understanding Opposing Opinions

Certainly, I understand that we need to get together and have a meeting to discuss various issues of the company, work progress, and to reconcile.

3 “Present your opinion.”

But Idon’t think all of them are meetings that must be face to face .

4 “Explanation of Reasons”

Because now all employees can use e-mail and we have videoconferencing systems. The reason is that if more use were made of broadcast e-mail and videoconferencing, the need to hold meetings would be cut in half.

5 “Conclusion.”

Therefore, Ibelieve that more meetings can be reduced by devising and adopting e-mail and videophone systems, which will save employees time and money, and will greatly help the company save on waste.

I have decided to do so. Here is an example of the essay (proposal) I wrote after fleshing them out.
I changed the color of the template section to make it easier to understand.

It is 792 words including the title.

Example of an “800-word essay” – 3〈Do we need a fitness center?

This is a long essay, but let me try one more. Let’s try one more essay, not on work, but on a topic closer to daily life: “Are there pros and cons of going to a fitness center?

By the way, it was my experience to go to a fitness center for a while (laugh).

This can also be a conclusion that either “you should go to a fitness center (positive)” or “you don’t need to go to a fitness center (negative)”. Either argument is fine, whichever you think is best. (If the assignment is for either tone, then of course we will proceed accordingly.)

I’ll go with the “no need to go through ( negative) “ one here.

First, we will make each part as before.

1 “Problem statement”

Taking care of your body is of course very good, but is it really best to go to a fitness gym ?

2 “Understanding Opposing Views”

We certainlydo not deny that there are various aspects of total good.

3 “Present your own opinion.”

However, I still dare to think that there is no need to go to a fitness center.

4 “Explanation of Reasons”

Because, in terms of health building, it is important to “acquire it as a habit” and “continue it for a long time,” and from this perspective, I think fitness gyms are “difficult to continue (i.e., not suitable for health building).

5 “Conclusion

I, therefore, do not deny fitness gyms, but I do not think it is necessary to attend them.

Here is the essay I wrote on those bases.

798 words including the title.

It is not a very good example, but I wrote it as an example that can be summarized like this in 800 characters, including my experience.

How was your essay writing experience using the 5-step “Counterargument Acceptance Type/Don’t you know it?” template?

Please use it as a reference.

(Partly based on NHK E-television’s TEST HANAMICHI: Essays are won by “kata”)

Please refer to this article for more information on the “problem statement” that is the first part of this article.

For more information on writing and correction, please read this article.