STRUCTURE OF AN ESSAY:
I. INTRODUCTION (3 sentences)
1. Background information: give the background information of the topic
you’re going to write.
-Something has become a major topic of concern for many people in today’s
era.
-the topic of whether ______has been a controversial issue in this day and age.
Ex1: The topic of whether a University degree is the only key to be successful
or not has become a controversial issue in this day and age.
Ex2: the topic of whether a University degree is the only key to be successful
or not has become a major topic of concern for many people in today’s era.
2. Rewrite the question:
*The 1st way: use synonyms.
Question: It is said that the internet never replaces the traditional books in any
schools. Do you agree or disagree?
-it is said that: some people believe that (it is believed that), some assume that
(it is assumed that), some argue that (it is argued that), it is firmly supposed
that, it is widely accepted that, some hold the opinion/ the view that…
-The internet: the internet-based documents, the web-based materials, online
materials, the internet documents…
-replace: substitute
-Traditional books: conventional books/ conventional materials/ conventional
manuals/ paper documents/ course books/…
-Schools: academic settings, academic environments, educational
environment.
=>it is believed that the internet-based documents will never substitute the
conventional manuals in any academic environments.
*change the structure of the question:
it is believed that the internet-based documents will never substitute the
conventional manuals in any academic environments.
=> it is believed that the conventional manuals will BE never substituted by the
internet-based documents.
3. OUTLINE STATEMENT: CLEARLY STATE WHAT’S GOING TO BE WRITTEN.
Opinion essay: Personally, I totally believe that money plays an important role
in our lives but other factors are equally important when choosing a job.
Causes-solutions: this essay will illuminate a number of root causes of this
matter as well as offer some feasible ways to properly solve it.
II. BODY: university or soft skills? Discuss both views.
1. Body 1: (6 sentences)
-A linking phrase: to begin with, to start with, to embark with, on the first
hand, initially, firstly, in the first place.
-Line 1: linking word + topic sentence
ex1: to begin with, there are various reasons affecting the decision of many
people that a University is the only key to get success in life.
Line 2: give the 1st idea.
ex: Firstly, a University certificate is a basic proof of one’s knowledge and
qualification.
Line 3: explain the 1st idea.
ex 1: Obviously, there are many types of occupations that require high levels of
education such as doctors, lawyers and the like. It is extremely important for
one to be educated and professionally trained under the six-year system in the
University of Pharmacy and Medicine to become a proficient doctor.
Obviously/ apparently/ undoubtedly/ there is a fact that/ evidently/ there is
no secret/ unquestionably/ it is clear-cut that/ it is obvious that/ it is apparent
that/ it is evident that/ it is unquestionable that =it stands to reason that/…
Line 4: give the 2nd idea.
Secondly, it would seem that those who go through the educational
environments in Universities have a deeper and a wider outlook on life.
Line 5: explain the 2nd idea.
=>It stands to reason that educated people usually take everything into
consideration before making a decision in life. In contrast, many who are in
remote areas with no education at all are not always adequately aware of
things in life.
Line 6: summarize P1
=>In short/ briefly, a college or university degree/ certificate is a significant
contributor for one’s success in life since it really proves one’s competence.
2. BODY 2:
III. Conclusion:
-restate your opinion:
Example:
=>In conclusion, the existing data already shed light on both views. Personally,
I am convinced that the university degree is insufficient for one’s success and
the combination between both certifications and personal skills is definitely
better.
Notice: SHOULD AND SHOULDN’T IN WRITING AN ESSAY.
*SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT in an essay:
-Should:
+Use the formal style: use passive voice, personal construction.
People believe that -> it is believed that….
“it is commonly believed that the advantages of studying online outweigh its
disadvantages.
People argue that
“It is argued that/ it is arguable whether the internet will substitute the
traditional textbooks.
“it is strongly believed that..”
+Use a range of advanced vocabulary:
“In the following essay, I will demonstrate one of the most controversial issues
which is “studying online through Skype”.
+use effective linking words:
first, second, third, furthermore, moreover, also, in addition,...
+complex sentences:
“Although it is commonly accepted that studying online has more merits than
traditional study, I personally suppose that all the downsides of this modern
way outweigh its upsides”.
Animals are really important. We should protect wild animals.
*Shouldn’t:
-Don’t use short forms: (I don’t, I’m, I’d like, I shouldn’t)
-Phrasal verbs (pick up, look for,…), idioms.
carry out => conduct/ implement (v)
look for/ seek (v)
-A series of short sentences.
“I love reading. Reading is beneficial, and I plan to read regularly”.
-Pronoun: She, he, it, we, you, they, I, you.
When you travel, you can get a lot of benefits. ‘
->It is strongly believed that visitors(tourists, trippers, people, individuals,
travelers, voyagers) will surely obtain(get, attain, acquire, achieve, receive)
more essential(vital, crucial, important, necessary, fundamental, critical)
experience when traveling.
People = residents= inhabitants= citizens= users
-A university degree, in most cases, is the foundation for workers to get more
opportunities for advancement.
-this lesson is very important for teachers to improve their skills.
Virtually, a number of plausible solutionS need to be taken to address the serious
issue. The first and foremost viable way to diminish solitude is THAT young
people need to be aware of the danger of being isolated and depressed AS WELL
AS spend more time with other people. There are triggers a lot of benefit that make
people to enhance the relationship and open their mind instead of only focus on
THEMSELVES. For instance, people getting (PEOPLE CAN GET) exposed to
others people (OTHERS/ OTHER PEOPLE) by enjoyING clubs or findING
groups to exercise or cooking with other people (FRIENDS/ FAMILY
MEMBERS) Another considerable way to combat the serious issue is interested in
family and friend (=>…serious issue is that the young should allocate more time
for families and friends). After hand-working or study day (after hard-working and
studying days, people need to contact with THEIR relativeS to share some
problemS or positive things which may mitigate THEIR stress and enhance THEIR
emotion. Apparently, this triggers a lot of considerable solutionS
Materials (n) Study (v) => studying materials.
Teach (v) Methods(n) => teaching methods.
-The weather in my country is really diverse, depending on different regions.
-Im sitting here waiting for my friends.
-young generations are negatively impacted by the virtual world created by
social media.
