08 April 2021

...The Pyramid Approach to Writing

This post sets out the Inverted or Upside-down Pyramid Approach to essay-writing, as described by one of my students. The tool can reduce the overall time spent writing by helping you to focus on the assignment brief and to maintain direction towards relevant conclusions.

It is a useful tool for the planning phase:

  • to help you structure your work;
  • to maintain your focus on the purpose of the discussion;
  • to encourage concise, efficient communication of ideas.