Planning:

1. Think about the topic. Use some of the phrases below to write your essay.
2. 'Brainstorm' ideas and key words:
... is a good question. Let us consider it.

Introduction
paragraph
Write the Many people say / believe / think / would argue that... Recently
general Most people would agree that... Nowadays,
Ideas:
statement of Generally speaking... It is popularly believed that...
the topic , Acoording to...

1st
without giving But I would like to show that there are two sides to every coin.
your opinion I will present arguments for and against, and give my opinion at the end.

Statement / Argument Reason / Effect Example

First,

For / Against
paragraph
Present your Secondly, For example,
arguments 'for' Next, Because (of) such as...
or 'against' In addition, since For instance,
from the Then, owing to like...

2nd
weakest to the And due to A classic illustration often cited is
Key words: strongest to If we look at... As a result, To take yet another illustration...
leave the reader It should also be noted that... Consequently, Another example of this may be given.
with a strong Let us not forget... which is caused by
impression at The same is true of This is a result of
the end. Similarly which leads to
One of the most important points is
Finally,
However,
Counter-arguments
3rd paragraph

Present your In comparison with... Because (of)

counter - Although..., ... since For example,
arguments from Even though..., ... owing to such as...
3. Put your points in a logical order. the weakest to On the other hand, due to For instance,
4. Develop your ideas into sentences. the strongest to Moreover, As a result, like...
5. Develop paragraphs: write a topic leave the reader Also, Consequently, A classic illustration often cited is
sentence for each paragraph (one paragraph with a strong and which is caused by To take yet another illustration...
one main topic). Give reasons and impression at It seems clear that... This is a result of Another example of this may be given.
examples. the end. Another argument is... which leads to
6. Logically join short sentences, and More importantly,
paragraphs with linking words. At the end,
To sum up, It is my opinion that... because...
Conclusion
4th paragraph

7. Read your article and check the spelling,

grammar, punctuation, word order, synonyms.Summarise In conclusion, I feel very strongly that...
8. Use formal style, advanced vocabulary and / or give As we have seen, All in all,
and DO NOT use short forms (e.g. don't) your opinion Therefore, All things considered,
with reasons. This means that It would be a good idea if
Needless to say The situation would be improved if...
It seems to me that Personally I believe
 Planning:
1. Think about the topic. Use some of the phrases below to write your essay.
2. 'Brainstorm' ideas and key words:
... is a good question. Let us consider it.

Introduction
paragraph
Write the Many people say / believe / think / would argue that... Recently
general Most people would agree that... Nowadays,
Ideas:
statement of Generally speaking... It is popularly believed that...
the topic , Acoording to...

1st
without giving But I would like to show that there are two sides to every coin.
your opinion I will present arguments for and against, and give my opinion at the end.

Statement / Argument Reason / Effect Example

First,

For / Against
paragraph
Present your Secondly, For example,
arguments 'for' Next, Because (of) such as...
or 'against' In addition, since For instance,
from the Then, owing to like...

2nd
weakest to the And due to A classic illustration often cited is
Key words: strongest to If we look at... As a result, To take yet another illustration...
leave the reader It should also be noted that... Consequently, Another example of this may be given.
with a strong Let us not forget... which is caused by
impression at The same is true of This is a result of
the end. Similarly which leads to
One of the most important points is
Finally,

Counter-arguments
However,
3rd paragraph
Present your In comparison with... Because (of)
counter - Although..., ... since For example,
arguments from Even though..., ... owing to such as...
the weakest to On the other hand, due to For instance,
3. Put your points in a logical order.
the strongest to Moreover, As a result, like...
4. Develop your ideas into sentences.
leave the reader Also, Consequently, A classic illustration often cited is
5. Develop paragraphs: write a topic
with a strong and which is caused by To take yet another illustration...
sentence for each paragraph (one paragraph
impression at It seems clear that... This is a result of Another example of this may be given.
one main topic). Give reasons and
the end. Another argument is... which leads to
examples.
More importantly,
6. Logically join short sentences, and
At the end,
paragraphs with linking words.
To sum up, It is my opinion that... because...
Conclusion
4th paragraph

7. Read your article and check the spelling,

Summarise In conclusion, I feel very strongly that...
grammar, punctuation, word order, synonyms.
and / or give As we have seen, All in all,
8. Use formal style, advanced vocabulary
your opinion Therefore, All things considered,
and DO NOT use short forms (e.g. don't)
with reasons. This means that It would be a good idea if
Needless to say The situation would be improved if...
It seems to me that Personally I believe