Entry #5 Main idea and Controlling idea

  The main idea and Controlling idea are essential to writing and developing well structured and effective topics. The main idea is the point/topic of your writing. The controlling idea gives the reader the direction the article/essay will take, the angle of approach to the topic and even expresses your personal view points.

   I think this is essential to writing as it helps the writer to refrain from straying too far off topic as it keeps you focused on the goal you're trying to achieve as the writer. It also helps the reader to have clarity as to the purpose of the essay and not to be lost and confused as to the objective of the piece. E.g "Cricket has a positive social impact on society". 'Cricket' is the main idea while 'has a positive social impact on society' would be considered the controlling idea. Take note the writer says he will be focusing on it's social impact, so therefore the reader does not expect to be reading about the economic impact. 

   Learning these essential tools would aid in the development of my writing as it would help me to become more concise and effective in bring forth my ideas and viewpoints in writing. 

  

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