Tips to write a good essay (writing)

Tips to write a good essay (writing)

- paraphrasing thé questions

  For example: Education is the single most important in the     development of a country

Paraphrase!!!!!!

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Paraphrase : change words, sentence, keep the meaning

Synonyms : big vs large / schooling / aspect / element / significant / essential / advancement / evolution / nation

Sentence structure :

#Verb ——) nouns ——) adjectives

-Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country

—-the most essential element of a nation’s development is education or schooling

Concessions :

-Education is the signe most important factor in the development of a country ...

—although many would argue that the economy is the most important factor in nation-building, I thing education / schooling has a greater impact

Do not use contractions :

Don’t : do not

Can’t : can not

Shouldn’t : should not

Wouldn’t : would not

Isn’t : is not

Wouldn’t : would not

Haven’t : have not

Hasn’t : has not

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Avoid there is / there are :

A) there many issues that students face at university

B) students face many issues at university

A) there are many development projects that the UN supports

B) thé UN supports many development projects

Avoid the use of really / a lot of / very :

A) many students think university is very hard

—- many students think university is difficult

b)  bill 399 is really controversial

—- bill 399 is controversial

C) a lot of the students think that ...

—- many students think that ...

D) a lot of time is wasted ...

—- much time is wasted ...

Passive and active voice :

A) healthcare reforms were implemented by Obama

— Obama implemented healthcare reforms ...

B) Guns are used by Americans to defend themselves

— Americans use guns to defend themselves against ...

use strong verbs :

 A) weak verb : he gave assistance to my friend

— strong one : he assisted my friend

— weak verb : made an objection ——) objected

—-weak verb: conducted an investigation —) investigated

—- weak verb: did an audit: audited

Mistakes to avoid :

1- some Canadian people hate winter.

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2- many Brazilian people are learning English.

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3- most of people have cellphones these days.

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4- some of people enjoy watching movies on Netflix

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5- a lot people study English these days.

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How to write a good essay ( writing )

1- read the question / topic carefully

2- plan your answer

3- an essay is not only based on your ideas but ... the ideas acquired ... what you understand from the subject ....

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