how i write first class essays as a politics student

my step-by-step process for writing an essay

hiya friends! in this video, I share some realistic and effective tips for studying, note-taking, and staying motivated. I also walk you through the exact method I use to write my essays every week for class. I hope you find these useful and as always thank you so much for watching!

💌 contact

🥭 who am I ?
My name is Jing and I’m 20 years old.
I’m studying politics at the University of Oxford for my junior year and will return to Cornell University for my senior year.

⌛ timestamps
00:00 - intro
01:10 - tip 1: pomodoro timing
02:27 - tip 2: staying focused
05:34 - why the 5 paragraph method doesn't work
06:51 - note-taking
08:59 - agree/disagree table
09:40 - outlining
10:12 - putting the essay together

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[katiet]

As someone who just finished their degree and dissertation, the best advice is to delete social media completely - makes you realise how much more time you actually have

[ClaraBaek]

may not be ur usual vlogs - but this was something that i needed recently, helpful for me for sure! listening to other people's recommendations on how they do stuff is always so interesting to listen to, thanku jing!!

[takahashiakari]

thank you!!! there aren't enough videos like this that cover academic style writing. what is just as important as the information and evidence you are using is the way that your essay is contributing to existing academic works, so i really appreciate your explanation about trying to decipher this 'conversation' between authors.

[tinytuzi]

A literal life saver! I’ll credit you for any success I find in my classes. I’ve always struggled with writing and found myself lost at where to start and how to go about the process, but this is very intuitive and makes so much more sense than the 5 paragraph method. The 5 paragraph method is alright and all but when it comes to a 10-15 page essay it just doesn’t cut it anymore. Truly, you saved my grades!

[Burn]

As a university student and intern, the Pomodoro method has been a game changer for me lately lol. I realize I’ve been practicing it for a long time subconsciously, but this time I’ve actually started to pay attention and put it to use to help me with my studies.

You’re so right, in college the essays look a lot different. It can be hard to formulate one especially when you’re used to the 5 paragraph mold. Lots of tips and tricks in this video that I will use/consider in the future.❤Great video, thank you!

[sophiaisabelle]

We hope you continue to do well in your studies. God bless you.

[shortcakematcha]

This was the most helpful video I've seen 😭!! Honestly, I'm terrible when doing my essays and I'm in my first year of college but hopefully, I will do better 🫡 !

[vanessachapman]

This is basically how I write when working as a freelance writer. I try to avoid the 2, 000-word assignments, though (LOL). I also do more handwritten notes, just because that's how my mind works... and I'm kinda an old lady. But, I compile my sources (which I normally get to choose as a paid writer), take my notes, let the argument take form, create my basic outline, and then type it all out! I can do a 500-word article, complete with research and note-taking in about 2 hours if it's a topic I'm familiar with. I've had some real beasts, though, where I accepted a lengthy assignment on a topic I knew NOTHING about, which added several hours of research to the task. Great video, with really sound writing advice!

[eh]

bro these tips are actually life changing😭 i also struggled with the 5 paragraph mold that teachers drilled in my head💀 when i got to college my professors literally were concerned for me lmao😭 tysm!!

[bleeeehblehblah]

hi! YO I've never had anyone explain the difference between marinating or distracting breaks, but the distracting breaks I take have been the bane of my existence. excited to check your playlist out!

[scar.g]

I love literally ALL of your videos! Your vlogs are my favourite, and these are super helpful. As a current high-school student working hard to bring my overall average up before my last year finals. I love more creative work, so essays tend to be a little bit of a struggle for me. Not only that but motivation always kicks me! Because, like you, I work best under pressure or a time limit. These tips are so helpful thank you!! 😊

[sophieelise]

as a politics student, the advice on note taking and reading is insanely helpful! ty!

[spicyghosty]

dude you are literally a life saver. I'll be studying at oxford all year starting in october, and I've been super nervous about acclimating to the independent reading/essay aspect of the tutorial system, but this has been so helpful! I write essays in a very similar way to you, but the addition of the charts was absolutely genius and I'll definitely be stealing that lol

[szczypiorekkk]

YES OUR QUEEN IS BACK!! i missed you so much <3 i also want to thank you for telling me about Pomodoro technique, it really helped me. Thank you!

[xiao]

i love the variety of the videos you post, u are one of the YouTubers that just do you, and it’s so nice to see 💕

[fiopiccolo]

This was really helpful. You were very clear and this method is really going to help me this semester.

[lizi.lomoneishvili]

I lovee that kind of people-motivated, educated and just loving like uu

[deanbilly]

im in my first year studying English at oxford, and this was very helpful. came at the perfect time as well

[moonaestheticly]

Absolute life-saving video. I have an essay due and I have all these notes on my reading but I had no idea what to do with them. Thanks Jing <3

[m-the-soeur]

These kind of contents are what I want for uni students bloggers 😢 I want to know the real assignments and how each students accomplish them.
thx a lot for sharing your tips!!