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    ESSAY – Organisation

    1. INTRODUCTION
    a. General idea.
    i. Mention the general topic you will discuss. E.g.: education.
    ii. Include why the topic is relevant nowadays or provide any type of information that will hook your
    audience. Why should someone read your essay?
    b. Specific idea.
    i. Narrow down the topic and concentrate, specifically, on the topic presented in the task.
    ii. You can go even further, by concentrating on a specific group, e.g.: university students in Mar del
    Plata (not just students).
    iii. Provide your opinion explicitly.
    iv. Mention the two prompts you will discuss.

    2. BODY PARAGRAPH 1
    a. First sentence: topic sentence.
    i. You should use an introductory phrase, such as: “firstly”.
    ii. Link the topic of your essay with prompt #1.
    iii. Explain how/why (this will depend on the topic of your essay). Develop your idea.
    iv. Provide examples.

    3. BODY PARAGRAPH 2
    a. First sentence: topic sentence.
    i. You should use an introductory phrase, such as: “Not only…, Secondly, etc.”
    ii. Link the topic of your essay with prompt #2.
    iii. Explain how/why (this will depend on the topic of your essay). Develop your idea.
    iv. Provide examples.

    4. CONCLUSION
    a. Wrap it up by summarising the ideas you presented in your body paragraphs.
    b. Include or mention both prompts.
    c. Provide your opinion explicitly.
    d. Conclude with a call for action, a piece of advice or a prediction about the future. You can also connect the
    topic to a broader context, quote an expert and/or include a rhetorical question.

    ESSAY – Key points to bear in mind

    1. Write every other line.


    2. Avoid using conjunctions at the beginning of a sentence. E.g.: and, or, but, etc.
    3. Avoid using modal verbs when you are making a point. E.g.: Teaching foreign languages could be productive for
    students. The use of the modal verb waters down your argument, which should be strong enough to convince your
    audience.
    4. Remember that a sentence is not a paragraph.
    5. Avoid using contractions, informal words and expressions. E.g.: “can’t”,” kids”, “of course”.
    6. Avoid addressing the audience directly with phrases, such as: “do you agree?”
    7. Avoid expressions that are redundant or may weaken your point. E.g.: “As I mentioned before, …” or “As we all know,
    …”
    8. Avoid overgeneralizations, which can lead to reinforcing stereotypes, are unfair and can be misleading.
    Overgeneralizations can undermine your credibility. If readers spot an overgeneralization, they might question the
    validity of your other arguments and your overall reliability as a writer.
    9. Avoid including yourself as an example in your essay. E.g.: “When I was a student, I also found that learning a foreign
    language was helpful.” Be objective and adopt a formal tone. Do not use “we” or “I” (unless you are writing your
    opinion).

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