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How to Write an Essay - The Jordan Peterson Writing Template

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The Levels of Resolution

An essay exists at multiple levels:

• The choice of words
• The formation of sentences
• The arrangement of sentences in a paragraph
• The arrangement of paragraphs in a logical progression, beginning to end
• The essay as a whole

A good essay works at every one of those levels simultaneously.

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Step 1: Choose Topic, Read & Take Notes

Writing begins with these 3 steps:

• Pick a topic: because your essay should answer a central question.
• Make a reading list: You should aim to read 5-10 books before you write an essay. And plenty of online sources. 
• Take Notes: of everything that catches your attention. 

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Step 2: Make an Outline

The outline is the skeleton of the essay and provides its structure. 

An essay that is 1,000 words requires a 10 sentence outline.  

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Jordan Peterson's Rules of Thumb for Note Taking

• Take note of anything that catches your attention.  
• Don't highlight or underline .  (That doesn't work.)  
• Read a bit, then write down what you have learned or any questions that arise.  
• Take about 2 to 3 times as many notes by word as you will need for your essay.  

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Step 3: Write Paragraphs

Use your notes.  You can work back and forth between changing the outline and your sentences.

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Jordan Peterson's Rules of Thumb for Writing

• Your  first draft should be 25% longer than your final draft.   This will give you material to throw away during the editing process. 
• Each paragraph in your final draft should be about 10 sentences or 100 words long.   If your paragraph is much shorter than this, that is a sign that your idea isn't substantial enough.  If your paragraph is much longer, it's a sign you have multiple ideas going and need to split them into separate paragraphs.

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Step 4: Edit Your Sentences

Working paragraph by paragraph, take each one of your sentences and write a better version of it. 

 Peterson advises you place each sentence on its own line and write the revised version underneath.

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Jordan Peterson's Editing Advice

• Make your sentences shorter , eliminating all unnecessary words.  U should cut each sentence by 15-25%.
• Make sure each word is precisely the right word to express your meaning.  Don't use vocabulary you haven't fully mastered.
• Read each sentence aloud and listen to how it sounds.   If it sounds awkward, try saying it a different way, then write that down.

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Steps 5&6: Reorder Sentences & Paragraphs

Within each paragraph, see if your sentences are in the best possible order.   Get rid of any sentences that are no longer necessary.  

Same for paragraphs:  They should help the essay flow in the best, most logical progression. Move the corresponding paragraphs until they are in the most appropriate order.

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Step 7: Make a NEW Outline

After finishing your first draft:  write a NEW outline of 10-15 sentences.   DON'T LOOK BACK AT YOUR ESSAY WHILE YOU DO THIS!!! 

The purpose of this step is to force yourself to reconstruct your argument from memory.   Generally, when you remember something, you simplify it and retain only what is most important.  Doing this, you will remove what is useless and keep what is vital.

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Step 8,9&10: Repeat Editing & Add References & Format

To continue improving your essay, you can repeat the process of re-writing and re-ordering your sentences, re-ordering your paragraphs, and re-outlining. Add references, links, biography. 

Then format it: 12pt font, tabbed idents. 

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Jordan Peterson Writing Template

For Peterson, writing is not just a matter of fulfilling an assignment; it is a skill with deeply existential consequences.  

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Jordan Peterson Essay Writing Guide For Students

Jordan Peterson and an Individual Approach to Essay Writing

Jordan Peterson can be considered the pioneer of creative essay writing . His grounded principles are vividly described in one of the textbooks, dedicated to academic papers. The insights he provides are a combination of practical methods and staples that give foundation to the text. Peterson has been actively uncovering the secrets to clarify your thinking and explore the theme to the fullest.

The primary goal of an essay is to form a coherent opinion about a subject. It is also the transformation of ideas that seem relevant to modern reality. There is no greater way to render these principles than apply them in real life. Writing, on the other hand, facilitates the thinking process to the point where the creative flow is automatic. By broadening the outlook on essays one can toy around with statements as long as they are supported by factual information.

Most writers are altering reality with the help of organized arguments. Peterson suggests that only those with the most reliable statements can win the race for high grades in college. If you want a job, you have to show your credentials. If you are trying to persuade someone the point of view is relatable, be ready to debate ideas on a daily basis. Most students are able to support their claims by following a classic essay structure. However, they can also render original ideas that are waiting to be discovered. It is highly recommended to think of the merit of the concepts that have been put forward by the writer.

Jordan Peterson feels confident about the power of words. Once he has published a guide on the essay formatting in the real world, he instantly added there are no clichés. Ideas might influence the world as much as cheesy sayings or stereotypical idioms. When the Romans started building their ancient cities, they needed an outline for the grandiose constructions.

The same goes for the compositions students are forced to create on the regular. You first have to conjure a draft in order to make the words last and subsequently, have an impact. By reading from different sources, the writers learn how to compare good ideas with the powerfully presented fakes. Some of the experts lack the experience to communicate their message clearly. This is the reason we only need to be affected by solid theories, as Peterson keeps reassuring us. It is easy to fool prey to the ideologies you do not really support only to find them fully embedded in the text.

This is one of the reasons we are so concerned about the impact of college essays on average grades at a given time. When you are writing a composition, you are conquering the unexplored charts and covering the traces of immaturity with your will. This is a complicated process that requires full concentration from the writer, however young they may be. Peterson is a full-on supporter of the ideas that we only learn about culture through its authors.

Setting up Space and Using Time Properly

We are familiar with the procrastination issues that prevent us from giving the paper our best. The most effective way to deal with it, Peterson persuades us, is to set up a workspace that will reveal you are true potential. You are going to be writing for hours on end, so it is important to take care of the keyboard, the mouse, and other finicky tools that might be useful in the process. Though it may seem trivial and foolish, the specialist reassures the students that all that matters is the creativity flow.

If you are not comfortable with your own writing bubble, you may end up with another good reason to avoid homework. Postponing the task is not the best way to approach it in the first place, so we are here to remind the writers about the potential merits of a convenient office. It has been proved that people’s minds operate swifter during the early hours of the day.

We realize that being a night owl is just another regime, but Peterson insists that you are smarter once you had enough sleep. Coffee is a powerful method to help you get down to writing. However, it can be counter-productive when it comes to strict deadlines. Having protein is another way to get ready for your writing session. Use 15 minutes a day to complete smaller tasks and move on to the bigger ones as you are finished.

This is a note on the correct time management that is going to work in real life. The author has tested the theory several times, only to find out we don’t have to wait for the perfect moment. Success should not depend on the resources that are simply nowhere to be found. According to the writers that have already been there and Peterson himself, professionals are ready to work daily. They are not looking forward to seizing an opportunity that might lead them to something larger-than-life. They take the writing process for granted and give in to the flow under the right circumstances.

Whenever you start to make a plan for your essay, it takes about 10 minutes to get fully immersed in the process. If you have overcome the temptation to get up and do something at that point, you are already taking steps in the right direction. Do not allow yourself to be tempted by emails that need answering and the news feed on your social media. We understand that letting your hair down at the end of the day is necessary, but this should not define the work process in general. The specialists say that it is better to concentrate on writing to avoid the power of distractions.

The writer adds that the appeal of procrastination does not diminish over time. However, the duration of these guilty pleasures decreases as you are fully absorbed in the process. You will later realize that there are days when your energy is very low. Even if you wait for a couple of hours, you will be able to get a hold of the essay and come back to where you’ve started. You should not fool yourself by saying that you can only write productively if it is several hours of hard work.

There is a maximum capacity for each person’s motivations, which in turn makes it harder to concentrate. Try to pursue the same goals day after day and do not fall into the trap of avoiding tasks constantly. The idea of cramming in desperation is not that alluring, especially if you discover the strategies of an effective time management process. Jordan Peterson has found a way to deal with essay strategies that just won’t come easy. Two hours a day that are indeed productive are way more generous than being able to deceive oneself into a session of intense cramming. Self-illusionary methods that involve doing something you are not inclined to will never help get homework finished. For all those who are taking a major in creative writing, these tips on the right use of time may be the best way to overcome the stress that accompanies the tests.

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a renowned psychologist, author, and online educator. His bestselling books, including “12 Rules for Life” and “Beyond Order,” have sold millions of copies worldwide. Dr. Peterson’s lectures and podcasts consistently attract large audiences, providing valuable insights into topics such as mythology, psychology, and personal development.

He has taught at prestigious universities, published numerous scientific papers, and developed online programs that help individuals explore their personalities and improve their lives. With a diverse background and adventurous spirit, Dr. Peterson has engaged in various activities and occupations, bringing a wealth of experiences to his work. His influential presence extends across social media platforms, and he continues to make significant contributions to the field of psychology and personal growth… (read more)

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