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How does (something) effect (something else)?
How is (something) different?
Making an argument
In this essay, you will be presented with a hypothetical situation. You will have
to determine what needs to be done, make a choice, and support your hypothesis. In
these essays, the topic is usually written in the future or conditional tense.
Key words or phrases
If…
How…
In your opinion…
If you could change (something), what would you change?
What is the best way to (do something)?
What should be the main focus?
Which of the following should you do?
How would you do something?
How will (something) effect (something else)?
In order to write a good essay, you must clearly state your thesis. The thesis is
the main idea of your essay. A thesis statement focuses the direction of the topic and
helps the reader understand what you want to say. It tells the reader what your topic is.
Organizing the Essay
To write a good essay, you must organize your thoughts before you write. Your
opinion about the subject is the thesis of your essay.
Concept maps will help you organize the topic. Use a concept map to make
notes. There are many different types of concept maps. Some of them are more appro-
priate for certain topics. Some are appropriate for all topics. Each concept map has
three components: the thesis statement, some general ideas and some supporting de-
tails. As a rule, you should try to have three general ideas per essay and at least two
supporting details per general idea.
The web concept map is like a spider web. Many ideas are linked by a common
thread.
1.Read the following essay
topic:
The twentieth century saw great change. In your opin-
ion, what is one change that should be remembered
about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and
details to explain your choice.
2. Identify the task. Explanation.
3. Write a thesis Medical advances are the most important change.
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How does (something) effect (something else)?
How is (something) different?
Making an argument
In this essay, you will be presented with a hypothetical situation. You will have
to determine what needs to be done, make a choice, and support your hypothesis. In
these essays, the topic is usually written in the future or conditional tense.
Key words or phrases
If…
How…
In your opinion…
If you could change (something), what would you change?
What is the best way to (do something)?
What should be the main focus?
Which of the following should you do?
How would you do something?
How will (something) effect (something else)?
In order to write a good essay, you must clearly state your thesis. The thesis is
the main idea of your essay. A thesis statement focuses the direction of the topic and
helps the reader understand what you want to say. It tells the reader what your topic is.
Organizing the Essay
To write a good essay, you must organize your thoughts before you write. Your
opinion about the subject is the thesis of your essay.
Concept maps will help you organize the topic. Use a concept map to make
notes. There are many different types of concept maps. Some of them are more appro-
priate for certain topics. Some are appropriate for all topics. Each concept map has
three components: the thesis statement, some general ideas and some supporting de-
tails. As a rule, you should try to have three general ideas per essay and at least two
supporting details per general idea.
The web concept map is like a spider web. Many ideas are linked by a common
thread.
1.Read the following essay The twentieth century saw great change. In your opin-
topic: ion, what is one change that should be remembered
about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and
details to explain your choice.
2. Identify the task. Explanation.
3. Write a thesis Medical advances are the most important change.
