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    This document provides tips for organizing an essay, including how to structure paragraphs and use transition words. It recommends starting the introduction with a common belief and ending with a question. The body should have three paragraphs beginning with signposts like "firstly" and "secondly." Tips are given for adding information, contrasting ideas, giving reasons and examples. The conclusion should consider all aspects and state whether the author agrees or disagrees with the topic. Overall guidelines suggest making each paragraph about a specific point and using formal language without personal experiences.

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    Organising My Essay

    Uploaded by

    Fred Astucuri
    This document provides tips for organizing an essay, including how to structure paragraphs and use transition words. It recommends starting the introduction with a common belief and ending with a question. The body should have three paragraphs beginning with signposts like "firstly" and "secondly." Tips are given for adding information, contrasting ideas, giving reasons and examples. The conclusion should consider all aspects and state whether the author agrees or disagrees with the topic. Overall guidelines suggest making each paragraph about a specific point and using formal language without personal experiences.

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    ORGANISING MY ESSAY

    HOW TO START YOUR INTRODUCTION

    - Many people think that…


    - Nowadays…
    - It is widely believed that
    - Many people feel that…

    HOW TO FINISH YOUR INTRODUCTION

    …but to what extend is this true?

    …However, is this completely true?

    HOW TO START YOUR SECOND PARAGRAPH

    - FIRSTLY
    - To start with
    - It is worth considering

    HOW TO START YOUR THIRD PARAGRAPH

    - SECONDLY
    - Another factor to consider is
    - On top of that

    HOW TO START YOUR FOURTH PARAGRAPH

    -THIRDLY

    -Finally

    -Last but not least

    HOW TO ADD INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR PARAGRAPH

    - Furthermore,
    - In addition
    - What is more

    HOW TO CONTRAST INFORMATION

    - However
    - Although
    - Despite + ing
    HOW TO GIVE REASONS

    - Which is why
    - Since
    - As

    HOW TO GIVE EXAMPLES

    - For instance
    - For example
    - Such as

    HOW TO START YOUR CONCLUSION

    - All things considered, I agree/ disagree with …


    - Taking everything into consideration, I agree/ disagree with …

    Tips for an essay:

    - Essays have 5 paragraphs so make sure you include the necessary information in each one.
    Read instructions carefully to do so.
    - Essays are formal, so avoid using contractions ,idioms and phrasal verbs.
    - The only paragraph where you can write about your opinion is in the last paragraph.
    - Avoid using personal experience as examples
    - Use linkers at the beginning of each paragraph to connect all the information in your essay
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