statement of purpose format
Statement of Purpose Format
Are you thinking of applying for Master's course? Do you know how to write a winning 'Statement of Purpose' and how the universities use it for admissions? This article provides information on some important points like format and content of a statement of purpose. Scroll down....
1st Paragraph: While writing about your aim in life, you should also write about your excellence in academics. The first paragraph is going to create the 'first impression', so it should be carefully crafted to show your interest in the chosen field from the very beginning. You can explain why have you chosen this field after 12th, how have you pursued it with great vigor till your bachelors, showing consistency towards the field. You may write briefly about subjects covered (tactfully link them with your specialization of masters) during bachelors. 2nd Paragraph: You can write about your career goal, plans, what you want to be, your confidence and skills to pursue postgraduate/doctoral studies in the chosen field. You can explain everything, relating it to your chosen field. 3rd Paragraph: Here you can write about your projects done, your internship, your paper presentation seminars/symposiums attended, about the awards got, publications, reading related journals, etc. Do not just write point-wise. You should skillfully interlink everything, stressing on your field of interest. But the essay should not sound too personal. 4th Paragraph: Here you can describe your extra curricular activities, like sports, drama, music, etc., your technical and managerial skills, your ability to work as a team member, result oriented efforts, etc. Everywhere you are supposed to convince the admission committee members how all these activities have inspired you, influenced you to choose this particular field and how these achievements are going to help you achieve your goals. 5th Paragraph: In this paragraph you can write about your social activities if any. For instance, organizing a blood donation camp, organizing an event in your college, which might reflect your social behavior. This helps to convey that you are a responsible citizen, aware of civic duties, you respect different cultures and traditions, etc. 6th Paragraph: Using modest language and exhibiting your Internet skills, you can explain what you searched for, when you decided to apply for post graduation. You are expected to write about why have you chosen the particular university for your post graduation plan. Remember, they know that they have good faculty, good infrastructure, etc. You have to write about the research work done over there, for which you may have to go through the brochure or site information thoroughly. You can say that other related branches in the university will also help you to achieve your goals. Write about how you visualize yourself in the next 10 years. 7th Paragraph: This will be the concluding paragraph where you can again lay stress on your determination, ability to work independently, etc. You can end it with a sentence like I look forward to be a strong addition to your department...I hope you do consider me for the masters program.... |