Essay

How to write for academic purposes

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Essay

• Basics of academic writing (essays):
• Planning
• Drafting
• Research & select information
• Organization & structure
• Cohesion & coherence
• Proofreading

Practical aspects

Here, you will learn about:

Practical aspects:

• Length
• Purpose
• Audience
• Detail
• Focus
• Tone

Essay

To write an essay, you must follow the following guidelines:

1.Choose a topic or understand the prompt given. 2.Conduct research: Gather information from reliable sources such as books, journals, articles, and online databases to support your ideas. 3.Create an outline: Organize your thoughts and ideas into a clear and logical structure. Create an outline that includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. 4.Write the introduction: Introduce the topic and provide background information to engage the reader.

Essay

Steps:

5. Write the body paragraphs: Develop the main points of your essay and provide supporting evidence to back up your arguments. Write the conclusion: 6.Summarize the main points of your essay and restate your thesis statement. 7.Edit and revise: Review your essay for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Make sure your ideas flow logically and that your writing is clear and concise.

Kind of essays

These are the most common IELTS-TYPE OF ESSAYS

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• Opinion

• Discussion

• Problem and solution

• Advantage and disadvantage
• Compare and contrast
• Direct question essay
• Cause and solution

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1.OUTLINE

What is a outline?

An outline is a structured plan or blueprint that serves as a guide for organizing and developing the content of an essay or written work. It is a framework that helps writers to organize their ideas and thoughts, determine the order of presentation, and establish the overall structure and flow of their writing. Outlines typically include headings and subheadings that correspond to the main ideas and supporting details of the essay or written work. They can be either formal or informal, and may be as detailed or as general as needed, depending on the purpose and scope of the writing.

1.OUTLINE

Make an outline for this statement:

As people live longer and longer, the idea of cloning human beings in order to provide spare parts is becoming a reality. The idea horrifies most people, yet it is no longer mere science fiction. To what extent do you agree with such a procedure? Have you any reservations? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Write at least 250 words.

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Outline

Write possible transitions between paragraphs.

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Oganize the steps to make an outline, drag the paragraphs to organize it and then check the answer to compare your answers:

Decide what points you would like to discuss during your paper.

Put your points in logical, numerical order so that each point connects back to your main point.

Identify your topic or thesis statement.

Outline

Identify your topic or thesis statement.

Decide what points you would like to discuss during your paper.

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To create a good outline you have to follow these steps:

Put your points in logical, numerical order so that each point connects back to your main point.

Write possible transitions between paragraphs.

Parts of an essay

The introduction

Introduction

An introduction paragraph is the opening section of an essay or other written work. It is typically the first paragraph and serves to introduce the topic, provide context or background information, and state the main argument or thesis of the essay.

Introdution

Purposes

• Orientate the reader
• Identify the focus and purpose
• Outline scope
• State: thesis

To take into account!

In a test like the one we will take in class, you will be given an instruction to write an essay. That instruction will be very similar to what is done in an exam like the IELTS. This given prompt must be paraphrased and is part of the introduction paragraph, which is why it is important to practice paraphrasing since this type of task requires a great understanding of the instruction, vocabulary, and structures.

Paraphrasing

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Paraphrase these prompts

What is paraphrasing? What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarising?

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Tips to paraphrase correctly

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1. Step-paraphrase

The first task you will have to do in your essay, is to paraphrase the instruction. For this, you must practice since paraphrasing a paragraph requires using many synonyms, changing structures, or combining sentences.

Ex. As people live longer and longer, the idea of cloning human beings in order to provide spare parts is becoming a reality. The idea horrifies most people, yet it is no longer mere science fiction. To what extent do you agree with such a procedure? Have you any reservations? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Write at least 250 words.

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2. Step-Thesis statement

What is a thesis statement?

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The thesis statement has to develop the complete essay task Watch this video to learn how to write a good thesis statement

The body

The body

Structure

The body

Paragraph 1

The purpose of the body in an essay is to provide detailed and organized information that supports the thesis statement or main argument of the essay. The body paragraphs should present evidence, examples, and analysis that explain and develop the topic of the essay. Each body paragraph should focus on a specific point or idea related to the thesis statement and should be structured with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. Overall, the body of an essay serves to convince and persuade the reader of the validity and strength of the main argument presented in the essay.

• Topic sentence 1
• Supporting details
• concluding sentence

Paragraph 2

• Topic sentence 2
• Supporting details
• Concluding sentence

Paragraph 3

• Topic sentence 3
• Supporting details
• concluding sentence

Topic sentence

What is a topic sentence? Watch the next video to learn more

Conclusion

The conclusion

The conclusion paragraph

Structure

Part 1

The conclusion paragraph in an essay is the final section that summarizes the main points made in the body paragraphs and restates the thesis statement or main argument in a new and meaningful way. The purpose of the conclusion is to provide a sense of closure to the essay and leave a lasting impression on the reader. The conclusion may also provide recommendations or solutions, offer a call to action, or suggest avenues for further research or exploration related to the topic of the essay. Overall, the conclusion should be clear, concise, and impactful, leaving the reader with a sense of understanding and significance related to the main argument of the essay.

• Restate the thesis statement (paraphrase it)

Part 2

• Summarizes the main points of the essay

Part 3

• If it is possible provide recommendations or solutions

How to organize an essay

Paraphrase the statement given and state your thesis statement.

Develop the first topic sentence and give supporting details.

Develop the second topic sentence and give supporting details.

Recap and summary main ideas in the body. Don't add extra information.

Linking words

To write an academic document, it is vital to know and master a series of connectors that allow us to make our text coherent and fluid. Practice with the following exercises and pages.

lINKING WORDS

Complete this sentence: Cloning humans is a criminal act nowadays, _______ in the future it will accepted.

and

but

or

yet

lINKING WORDS

Complete this sentence: Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others_________ believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet.

although

on the other hand

however

nevertheless

lINKING WORDS

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Check the next pages and study the use of linking words of contrast.

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