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The document provides guidance on writing introductions, bodies, and conclusions for essays. It discusses several types of introductions including definitions, questions, facts, and quotations. It emphasizes including one main topic per paragraph in the body and avoiding generalizations. Logical connectors should be used to join sentences and maintain coherence. The conclusion should not be vague and can include the author's perspective.

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Essay Writing

The document provides guidance on writing introductions, bodies, and conclusions for essays. It discusses several types of introductions including definitions, questions, facts, and quotations. It emphasizes including one main topic per paragraph in the body and avoiding generalizations. Logical connectors should be used to join sentences and maintain coherence. The conclusion should not be vague and can include the author's perspective.

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ESSAY WRITING: Introduction

• Int rodu ct io n
A good introduction will surely give the reader a good impression. There are several
types of introduction to start your essay:

Defi niti on - According to the English dictionary, Internet is a computer system


that allows millions of computer users around the world to exchange information…

Qu es tio n - Do you know that the invention of the Internet has revolutionized the
business world? What are the pros and cons of the Internet? …

Fac t - A recent survey on the Internet suggested that more than 60 per cent of the
users receive spam emails daily…

Dia lo gue - “Son, can you please help me to pay the bills online?” The use of the
Internet benefits not only the Internet-literates but also the illiterate ones…

Qu ot ation - No man is an island. Everyone needs friends in his life…

Sample Outline
ESSAY WRITING: Body

• A good paragraphing is essential for a good essay.

• Include only one topic sentence which contains one main idea in
one paragraph. Support the topic sentence with some elaborations,
examples and further details or information.

• Be specific in your essay and avoid generalization. A too general


sentence is hard to support your topic sentence. Maintain the right
tone and coherence in your essay.

• Use logical connectors to join sentences and maintain coherence.


ESSAY WRITING: Conclusion

• Con cl us io n
End your conclusion carefully and clearly.

• Do not give the reader a vague idea about the essay topic you have just
written.

• Do not end your essay like this:


– There are some advantages and disadvantages of the Internet.

• Your can include your point of view or your thoughts on the essay topic in the
conclusion of your essay.

• Try to start your conclusion with one of these words:


– In conclusion, In a nut shell, So, Personally
ESSAY WRITING: Sample Outline

• Topic: The Advantages and Disadvantages of the


Internet
– Intro duct io n: Introduces the increasing use of Internet in the
modern society.

– Bo dy: Three paragraphs on the advantages and two paragraphs


on the disadvantages of the Internet.

– Co nclusion : Concludes the pros and cons of the Internet depend


on the users and their use of the Internet
ESSAY WRITING: Body

• To a dd a nother relate d p oint: and, also, too, besides, as well, in


addition (to), furthermore

• To a dd a si milar poi nt: similarly

• To c onne ct tw o sta tem ents or ph rase s w hen th e se cond one


adds som eth ing di ffe rent or se em s su rpri si ng a fte r th e fi rst
one : but, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, yet,
whereas, while, except

• To sh ow c onnec ti on be tw ee n a cti ons and c onsequ enc es: so,


therefore, so that, as a result, consequently, then, thus

• Whe n a pa rti cu lar fa ct doe s not p rev ent som ethi ng f rom
happ eni ng: although, though, in spite of, despite

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