OPINION ESSAY
Tips
Structure
Use connectors
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Avoid repeating words used in the question. It makes your vocabulary seem limited. Instead, use synonyms to demonstrate your vocabulary.
If you are asked to give your opinion, make it clear at the beginning and the end.
Give a reason for your opinion or arguments. Support them with examples and explanation.
In paragraph 4, balance your essay by discussing the opposing view. If possible, highlight a disadvantage of it to reinforce your viewpoint.
Use linkers to show the logical connections between idees. These may include addiction, contrast, concession and sequencing.
Body
Conclusion
Introduction
In the first paragraph, you must not only clearly state the topic, but also introduce your opinion.
In the second, third or fourth paragraph, you should present your viewpoint along with justification and examples.
In the last paragraph, summarise the whole essay, including your opinion stated in the first paragraph, in different words.
You can also point to the future, like a finishing touch.
Here there is a space for your recomendation, do not intruduce any new ideas in your conclusion.
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Example sentence
In conclusion, In my opinion, personally, finally, I think ...
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Grabs the reader with questions
States your opinion correctly
Examples sentence
Kick it off with a quote, Ask a question, Use a connector if you want to start the introduction directly.
Separate in different paragraphs each reason. (Examples sentence)
Paragraph 1: Let's begin by looking at the first agrument.
Paragraph 2: Another issue is that [...].
Paragraph 3 or an alternative opinion: Nevertheless, some people think [...], on the other hand, there is an argument, that [...]. In other words, [...].
In the paragraph 4, balance your essay by discussing the opposing view: I can not find this view very convincing [...],
Use references
Use connectors to relacionate each paragraph
Website
Books
Journals
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Useful expressions:
It is said that, it is believed that, it is a well-known fact that, for the great majority of people…
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Addition: and, in addiction, moreover, also too, besides,
Contrast: but, however, although, in contrast on the one hand, while.
Cause: since, due to, because of, for the reason, that is why.
Result: Thus, so, as a result, consequently
Sequence: Firstly, secondly, to begin, first of all, finally, then.
Example: for example: for instance, such as, especially, like.
Conclusion: In conclusion, to sum up, in my opinion, from my point of view, think that.