1.An
introduction which
clearly defines
and engages with the topic to be covered and
briefly
introduces the arguments for and against
2.the
main body of two to five paragraphs in which the topic is further
developed in detail. You must present
both sides of the argument. Use lots of connectives. Don´t repeat
yourself – have at least 3 different points.
3.the
conclusion - summarising
the topic and
giving a final opinion
Useful phrases
Expressing your opinion
•Personally,
I think/
I believe/
I feel
•From
my
point
of view/From
my
perspective
•In
my
opinion
Anticipating the counter argument
•According
to
some
people,
… However,
I think
that
…
•Some
may
argue
that
… whereas
I firmly
believe
that
…
•It
can be argued
that
…
•Although
I agree
that
… I disagree
that
…
•While
some
people
believe
… others
claim
that
…
Adverbs to make your argument clear
• Obviously
• Clearly
• Undoubtedly
• Of
course
• Without
a doubt/
Undoubtedly
• Needless
to
say
• Firstly/Secondly/Thirdly/Finally
• Despite
the
fact
…
Despite
the
lack
of …
•Despite
+ gerund
(e.g.
Despite
knowing)
•Not
only
should
the
government
do … but
they
should
also
…
•On
one
hand
… on
the
other
hand
•Our
society
needs
to …
•Certainly
the
governement
should
focus
its
attention
on
…
•As
a result
of …
•Even
though
we
have
done …
•Even
if
we
do …
(hypothetical)
•Although
the
government
have
tried
to …, it
is
still
not
enough
Conclusion
- In
conclusion
- This
isssue
must
be tackled/dealt
with
…
- To
take
steps
towards
improving
…
- To
introduce certain
measures
to …
- On
balance I feel
that
…
