ESSAY TEMPLATE:

 INTRODUCTION
1. PARAPHRASE THE TOPIC
2. ANSWER THE QUESTION
 MAIN BODY 1
1. TOPIC SENTENCE
2. IDEA 1
3. DEVELOP YOUR FIRST IDEA (ASK YOURSELF WHY/HOW/SO WHAT)
4. IDEA 2
5. DEVELOP YOUR SECOND IDEA (ASK YOURSELF WHY/HOW/SO WHAT)
6. EXAMPLE FOR THE SECOND IDEA (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
 MAIN BODY 2
1. TOPIC SENTENCE
2. IDEA 1
3. DEVELOP YOUR FIRST IDEA (ASK YOURSELF WHY/HOW/SO WHAT)
4. IDEA 2
5. DEVELOP YOUR SECOND IDEA (ASK YOURSELF WHY/HOW/SO WHAT)
6. EXAMPLE FOR THE SECOND IDEA (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
 CONCLUSION
1. IN CONCLUSION+REANSWER THE QUESTION BY GIVING YOUR ALL MAIN IDEAS.

Education and Technology

Topic Sentence: The integration of technology in education has significantly transformed the
learning experience for students.
Idea 1: Online resources make learning accessible to everyone.
First Idea Development/Reason: Students from remote areas can access top-quality
educational materials through platforms like Khan Academy.
Idea 2: Interactive tools enhance student engagement.
Second Idea Development/Reason: Virtual reality and gamified apps make complex concepts
easier to understand and retain.
Example for Second Idea: For instance, medical students use virtual reality to practice
surgeries, which enhances their skills in a risk-free environment.
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On the one hand, the integration of technology in education has significantly transformed the
learning experience for students. Firstly, the usage of technology has made learning accessible
to everyone, regardless of their geographical location. For instance, students from remote
areas can now access top-quality educational materials through platforms like Khan Academy,
which provide comprehensive lessons on a wide range of subjects. Additionally, interactive
tools have enhanced student engagement, making learning more enjoyable and effective.
Virtual reality and gamified apps, for instance, simplify complex concepts and make them
easier to understand and retain. For example, medical students can use virtual reality to
practice surgeries, which not only enhances their technical skills but also allows them to gain
confidence in a risk-free environment. This demonstrates how technology bridges educational
gaps and fosters deeper learning experiences.

2. Environmental Conservation

Topic Sentence: Protecting endangered species is essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Idea 1: Endangered species play a critical role in food chains.
First Idea Development/Reason: The disappearance of key species can disrupt entire
ecosystems, leading to overpopulation or extinction of other species.
Idea 2: Conserving biodiversity supports human survival.
Second Idea Development/Reason: Many medicines and crops rely on natural biodiversity for
development and sustainability.
Example for Second Idea: For example, the Pacific yew tree, once at risk of extinction, led to
the discovery of Taxol, a widely used cancer treatment.

3. Public Transport Investment

Topic Sentence: Governments should prioritize investment in public transportation to improve

urban life.
Idea 1: Public transport reduces traffic congestion.
First Idea Development/Reason: Efficient systems like subways and buses decrease the
number of private vehicles on the roads, leading to smoother traffic flow.
Idea 2: It also minimizes environmental pollution.
Second Idea Development/Reason: A single bus can carry the same number of passengers as
30 cars, drastically reducing emissions.
Example for Second Idea: For instance, London’s extensive bus network has contributed to a
50% decrease in urban air pollution over the last decade.
4. Hobbies

Topic Sentence: work-life balance/vital/productivity.

Idea 1: burnout.
First Idea Development/Reason: diminishes physical health/ impacts mental well-being
Idea 2: creativity.
Second Idea Development/Reason: fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
Example for Second Idea: For instance, Google encourages its employees to dedicate 20% of
their time to personal projects, which has resulted in innovative ideas like Gmail and Google
Maps.

5. Saving Wild Animals

Topic Sentence: ecological balance and ensuring the survival of future generations.
Idea 1: maintaining ecosystems.
First Idea Development/Reason: The extinction of a species can disrupt food chains, leading
to overpopulation or scarcity of other species.
Idea 2: biodiversity.
Second Idea Development/Reason: Biodiversity provides humans with resources like
medicine, food, and clean air.
Example for Second Idea: For instance, the preservation of bees-> pollinators-> how?
Formal Linking Words for Academic Writing
Category Linking Words Examples
1. Time Clauses when / before / after / as soon as / while / "The data was analyzed after the
since / until / at the same time as / by the experiments were conducted." / "She left
time / in the meantime / thereafter early. Thereafter, the meeting continued
without her."
2. Place Clauses where / wherever / in which / at which "This is the institution where I studied
point engineering." / "He reached the hilltop, at
which point the view was breathtaking."
3. Expressing although / even though / despite / in spite "He was tired. Nonetheless, he continued
Contrast of / nevertheless / however / on the other working." / "The policy is effective, albeit
hand / but / while / whereas / by contrast / controversial."
albeit / nonetheless / conversely /
notwithstanding
4. Expressing the reason (for/why) / which is why / as / "The road was closed due to severe
Reason since / because / because of / owing to / flooding." / "The project was delayed on
due to / in view of / on account of / given account of poor planning."
that
5. Expressing so / as a result / as a consequence / "The team worked overtime. As a result,
Result consequently / therefore / hence / thus / they met the deadline." / "He neglected
for this reason / thereby / accordingly / his health, thereby worsening his
which led to condition."
6. Expressing to / in order to / so as to / so that / for the "He trained rigorously with a view to
Purpose purpose of / with the intention of / with a competing in the Olympics." / "The
view to meeting was held for the purpose of
discussing the budget."
7. Conditional if / unless / provided that / as long as / in "The contract is valid on condition that
Statements the event that / on condition that / should both parties sign it." / "In the event that it
/ were / supposing that rains, the event will be postponed."
8. Adding not only ... but also / and / in addition / "He is highly skilled and very
Information moreover / furthermore / besides / as well professional." / "The research is thorough.
as / also / what is more / over and above / What is more, it is well-documented."
additionally
9. Showing similarly / likewise / instead / on the "She prefers tea. Alternatively, coffee is
Similarities & contrary / in contrast / rather / alternatively also an option."
Differences / whereas

10. Adding indeed / in fact / what is crucial is that / it is "The results were impressive. Indeed, they
Emphasis worth noting that / above all exceeded expectations." / "Above all, the
safety of workers must be prioritized."
11. Complex with regard to / with respect to / regarding / "With regard to the new policy, there are
Prepositions concerning / in terms of / as regards / as far several concerns."
as ... is concerned /
12. Giving for example / for instance / such as / "There are many reasons to adopt
Examples namely / to illustrate / to exemplify / as an renewable energy. For example, it reduces
illustration / specifically / in particular carbon emissions." / "Several countries,
namely Germany and Sweden, have made
significant progress."