ESSAY WRITING

A. INTRODUCTION
B. MAIN BODY[1]
C. CONCLUSIONS

References (Bibliography, Works
Cited and Consulted)
Works quoted in alphabetical order.
[1] Author (Surname, First name). Title.
Place: Publishing House, Year
A. INTRODUCTION

refer to the general background
present the problem
outline the structure of the essay
B. MAIN BODY

organize it using subheadings
you may use the structure: from
general to specific
each paragraph should contain a
clearly stated idea
use formal language

C. CONCLUSIONS

summarize main points
present your personal conclusions
forecast future evolutions in the field
PRESENTATIONS

A. INTRODUCTION
Introduce yourself
State the purpose of the presentation
Use presentation verbs: take a look at, report on,
give an overview of
State the rules of the presentation
Use hooks to capture the attention of your
audience
Give them a problem to think about
Amazing facts
A story or personal anecdote
B. MAIN BODY

have a clear structure
use short, simple sentences
MAIN BODY
Rhetorical techniques
Emphasis
Intensifiers:
We really need to rethink our whole
recruitment procedure.
What Id like to do is approach this
question
Rhetorical techniques
Repetition
Statement + Repetition +
Explanation:
We didnt go ahead with the project.
We didnt go ahead with the project
because we werent ready.


Rhetorical questions
So, just how big is the market? It is
enormous!
Dramatic contrasts
Ten years ago we had a reputation
for excellence. Today were in danger
of losing that reputation.
Knock-downs

C. CONCLUSIONS

summarize main points
present your personal conclusions
forecast future evolutions in the field
thank your audience
invite questions
Grade
1)Delivery:
Confidence
Fluency (No reading!)
Rapport with the audience
2) Level of English
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3) Structure
Extra-points for visuals