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How do I write an essay without knowledge of the topic beforehand?

I'm doing a big exam next week, right, and I have to write an essay for half the marks. I won't know what the topic will be, so I can't research it. My English teacher is too concerned with other things to even begin to teach us about essay writing, so I've chosen to learn myself. So, how do I write an essay without knowing what the topic is before it? Oh, and I probably will know enough information about the topic beforehand, as it should be fairly straightforward, but still, I have no idea how to write an essay! Thanks!

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1. ummmm well this website always helped me actually learn how to properly write an essay structurally in MLA format it may help you find your answer as well... http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/