How to write an Essay

An essay given in the competitive exams is of problem-posing nature. It has four components, namely: conceptual, organizational, contextual and pragmatic.
Conceptual - clear understanding of the topic, the key words can be used.
Organizational - It implies the art of arranging the ideas in a systematic way
Contextual - This underlines the need and necessity of fixing the concept in situations to enable the concept of the essay.
Pragmatic - This outlines pragmatic solutions for the problems discussed
Checklist for self-editing an essay
INTRODUCTION
This may contain Quotations, Anecdote.
The introduction should be concise and precise,
The introduction should focus the attention on the topic discussed.
The introduction should be in line with the discussion.
BODY
The body should be segmented into paragraphs.
Each Para should be well developed with specific information and should provide supporting details.
Keywords
so, therefore, hence , but, however, still, yet, etc.
CONCLUSION
the conclusion should summarize the given ideas of the introduction and main body.

Civil Service Exam - planning should be more
Competitive exams - presentation of the essay should be good